Spicy black eyed peas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupBlack eyed peas
5tablespoonsOil
2eachesOnions, sliced
1teaspoonGinger pulp
1teaspoonCoriander
teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonTurmeric
2eachesTomatoes, chopped
½teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2eachesGreen chiles
Oil, for deep frying
8eachesBaby potatoes, sliced
1tablespoonMint
1teaspoonGaram masala

Directions

GARNISH

Wash the peas & cook in boiling water until soft. Drain & sert aside.

Heat oil, add onions & saute until golden brown. Lower heat & add ginger, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, tomatoes & salt. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Stir in the peas & blend together. Add the lemon juice followed by the chiles. Stir to mix & transfer to a serving dish.

GARNISH: Heat oil, add potato slices & fry until cooked. Arrange potato slices on top of the peas & garnish with the mint & the garam masala.

Shehzad Husain, "Vegetarian Indian Cookery"