Black Eyed Peas Dry Curry (Chawli)

My mother-in-law’s recipe – very very delicious!

Serves: 4

What you need:

• 1 cup dried black eyed peas, soaked in plenty of water overnight
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp ginger, pounded
• 1 Tbsp garlic, pounded
• 2 Tbsp bottle masala powder (recipe is coming)
• salt
• tamarind juice
• coriander leaves, finely chopped

1. Soak black eyed peas in plenty of water overnight. Drain.
2. Heat oil, add chopped onion, fry until fragrant
3. Add ginger & garlic. Fry until onions are translucent
4. Add bottle masala powder. Fry until fragrant.
5. Add drained black eyed peas + 2 cups water
6. Pressure cook for 5 minutes. The beans should be soft, but not mushy soft. They should still retain their shape
7. Season with salt + tamarind juice
8. Simmer on low heat to reduce the liquid down to your preferred consistency. 10-15 minutes.
9. Turn off heat, add chopped coriander leaves