Black eyed peas(Alasande Kalu) curry

Black eyed pea (Alasande kalu) is high in proteins. Here is the recipe of black eyed pea side dish. It goes well with roti,chapathi or even steamed rice.

Ingredients:

Black eyed peas - 1 cup
Onion - 1 big, chopped
Tomato - 2 , chopped
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp or to taste
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
salt - to taste
Oil - 2tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Coconut - 2tsp (optional)
Coriander leaves - few

Method:

• Soak black eyed pea for any hour and pressure cook it for 3 whistles(depends on cooker) or on stove top. Don't over cook. Peas should retain their shape.
•  Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, Jeera and allow them to splutter.
• Add Onion and cook till they are transparent and then add tomato and cook till they are done.
• Now add cooked black eyed peas. If u want gravy add little water and mash few peas. Cook for few mins
• Add salt, chilli powder,coriander powder and garam masala and grated coconut and cook for 2 mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.