Ingredients

• 1.5 cups - black-eyed beans/pea, soaked overnight
• 1 - red onion, chopped
• 1-2 tsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp - fennel seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder (or as per taste)
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 2-3 - medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp - sugar
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro/coriander leaves to garnish

How to Make Spicy black-eyed peas

• Saute the seeds in 1 tsp of oil. When the aroma starts wafting, add the onions and the ginger-garlic paste.
• Once the onions are soft, add the beans.
• Add the chilli powder, turmeric and asafoetida.
• Saute it for a minute.
• Then add the tomatoes, garam masala, sugar and salt along with a little water.
• Bring it to a boil, cover and then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the beans become soft.
• Make sure they still retain their shape and are not mushy.
• If you think the gravy is not thick enough, you can mash a few black-eyed peas to make it thick.
• Garnish it with the herbs and serve hot.
• Recipe Courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/