Sunday, April 26, 2009

Black Eyed Beans Curry


Black eyed beans are rich in calcium, folate and vitamin A among other nutrients.These beans require no soaking time and can be cooked in the the pressure cooker for about 3 whistles.They have a smooth creamy texture when cooked.The black eye beans curry goes well with chapati's as well as rice.


Ingredients:
1 Cup of Black eye beans
1/2 Red onion
2 Tsp Tomato Paste(Diluted in 1/4 cup water)
1 Tsp minced ginger and garlic
2 Tbsp Oil
Salt as per taste
1Tsp Cumin seeds
11/2 Tsps coriander powder
1/2 Tsp Chilli powder
1/2 Tsp Garam masala powder
Cilantro for garnishing

Method:
Pressure cook the beans for about 3 whistles.Heat oil in a pan.Add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.Add the onions and saute until it turns pink and add the ginger and garlic.Then add the the beans, tomato paste and all the spice powders and salt and saute for a minute.Add adequate amount of water and allow it to cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium heat.Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or chapatis.



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