Recipe CookBook

Black Eyed Beans Curry

Cooking Time : 25 Minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup kidney beans/black eyed beans (chavli),

1 tbsp shredded dry coconut,

2 tsp /var/www/hin seeds,

4 green chilies,

4-5 small garlic cloves,

2 tsp mustard seeds,

1/4 tsp asafoetida,

1 tsp turmeric powder,

1 tsp jaggery or sugar,

salt to taste,

1 tsp tamarind pulp or 2 kokum,

coriander leaves/cilantro,

1 tbsp oil,

Method:

1. Wash and soak the beans in plenty of water for 7-8 hours. Wash and boil the beans till soft.

Quick method: Instead of soaking the beans, roast the beans very lightly and rinse. Now boil them till soft.

2. In a skillet, toast dry coconut and /var/www/hin seeds lightly. Grind toasted coconut, /var/www/hin seeds and chilies into a fine paste. Chop coriander leaves.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add asafoetida, turmeric powder and garlic. Add onions pieces and fry till they are translucent.

4. Add boiled beans followed by some water for desired consistency. Once it reaches the boiling stage, add ground paste, tamarind, salt and jaggery. Mix well and cook further for 5 minutes. If required, add some more water.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or chapati.