Black-Eyed Pea Masala Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup ghee; 1 -2 green chili, minced; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 inch gingerroot, peeled and minced; 4 1/2 teaspoons curry powder or 4 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 1/2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup freshly chopped tomatoes; salt, to taste; 2 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked in water for 3-4 hours; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2/3 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup ghee
1 -2 green chili, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 inch gingerroot, peeled and minced
4 1/2 teaspoons curry powder or 4 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
2 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup freshly chopped tomatoes
salt, to taste
2 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked in water for 3-4 hours
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup chopped cilantro

1
Drain your peas.
2
Heat oil/ghee (allow to melt) in a medium heavy pot over medium heat and fry chiles, garlic, onion, and ginger for approx 6 minutes.
3
Add your curry powder/garam masala, turmeric and cumin, and then add the tomatoes.
4
Cook for approximately 3 minutes until it begins to thicken and add your peas and salt to taste, along with 4 cups of water.
5
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.
6
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.
7
This goes well with rice or with chappati/roti.
8
Garnish with minced cilantro.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup ghee, 1 -2 green chili, minced, 8 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Masala falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Eyed Pea Masala

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