New sidhartha's bean curry

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
1largeOnion, chopped
2clovesGarlic, finely chopped
1teaspoonFresh ginger root
1largeTomato, chopped
½teaspoonTurmeric
pinchCayenne or to taste
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonGaram masala
¾cupHalf and half (10%) cream
1cupVegetable stock
19ouncesCan black-eyed peas
1tablespoonChopped fresh coriander
1teaspoonFinely slivered fresh ginger
Root

Directions

Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in garlic and chopped ginger root; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add tomato; stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cayenne, salt, paprika, garam masala; stir-fry 30 seconds.

Add cream, stock and peas. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in coriander and slivered ginger root. Serve immediately with rice, chapati or naan. From New Sidhartha Restaurant, 1423 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, Ontario.