Today's post is a simple black eyed peas curry, no onion, no garlic, no masala, with the added goodness of Coconut. This curry goes well with plain rice or roti. This is most commonly prepared in the coastal region of Karnataka, mostly in Udupi and Mangalore region of India and is popularly known as "Gasi".
Black eyed peas belong to the legume family. Some health benefits include:
👉 Good Source of proteins
👉 Promotes cardio vascular health
👉 Strengthens eye tissues
👉 Balances blood pressure
👉 Promotes bone density
**Recipe**
Ingredients:
Black Eyed Peas 1 cup
Potato 2 medium size
Tamarind small
Urad Dal 1 tsp
Coconut 1/2 cup
Coriander Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Red Chilli 1 or 2
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Jaggery little
Salt to taste
To temper:
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Urad Dal 1 tsp
Red Chilli 1
Method:
1. Soak the black eyed peas overnight.
2. Pressure cook them along with potatoes for 4 whistles.
3. Soak tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes. Extract the tamarind pulp and keep it aside.
4. Dry roast urad dal until brown. Grind it along with coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli into a fine paste, adding little water.
6. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, red chilli, urad dal and allow it to splutter.
7. Next add the black eyed peas and potatoes.
8. Add turmeric powder and salt.
9. Add the tamarind pulp. Let it boil until the raw smell goes away.
10. Add the ground paste and jaggery, simmer for couple of minutes and switch off the flame.
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