• black-eyed pea masala

    From Ben Collver@bencollver@tilde.pink to tilde.food+drink on Tue Jan 24 20:31:27 2023
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    Title: Black-Eyed Pea Masala
    Categories: Curry, Indian
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1/3 c Ghee or vegetable oil
    1 Green chili; minced, up to 2
    8 Garlic cloves; minced
    1 md Onion; diced
    1 Inch gingerroot; peeled and
    -minced
    4 1/2 ts Curry powder or garam masala
    2 1/2 ts Turmeric
    1/2 ts Ground cumin
    1 c Tomatoes; chopped
    Salt; to taste
    2 1/2 c Dried black-eyed peas;
    -soaked in water for 3-4
    -hours
    1/2 c Plain yogurt
    2/3 c Cilantro; chopped

    Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins

    Drain peas.

    Heat oil/ghee (allow to melt) in a medium heavy pot over medium heat
    and saute chiles, garlic, onion, and ginger for approx 6 minutes.

    Add your curry powder/garam masala, turmeric and cumin, and then add
    the tomatoes.

    Cook for approximately 3 minutes until it begins to thicken, and then
    add your peas and salt to taste, along with 4 cups of water.

    Allow water to boil and then reduce your heat, cover and cook for
    approximately 2 hours until your peas are done and the sauce is nice
    and thick.

    After the peas are done, fold in your yogurt (may wish to use a
    little more or little less to your tastes) and cilantro, and serve.

    This goes well with rice or with chappati/roti.

    Garnish with minced cilantro.

    Recipe by food.com

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