Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup of black-eyed beans soaked in warm water for at least 1 hour
2 inch ginger root, grated
3 green chillies finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida(hing) or ajwain powder
1 tsp amchur powder
1 chopped tomato
1 tsp garam masala
2 cups water
For Garnishing:
2 green chillies, fried
1 Lemon wedge
Preparation:
- In a bowl mix ginger, chopped green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder with little water.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds pop, add the asafoetida or ajwain powder and the above mixture and fry for a few moments.
- Add the soaked beans, salt and water.
- Pressure cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- After opening put it on heat and add amchur powder, tomatoes and garam masala. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish using fried green chillies and lemon wedges.
Notes:
If you pre-boiled canned beans, then use one 550ml can for this recipe. No pressure cooking required. Fry the ingredients in a pan add the beans. After cooking for about 5-7 minutes, add amchur, tomatoes, garam masala. Cook for about 15 minutes.
