PUNJABI DISHES: Black Eyes Beans Curry

Black Eyes Beans Curry   

Ingredients : Black Eye Beans – 2 cups   Salt to taste   Ground Coriander – 1 ½ tsp   Ground cumin seeds ¾ tsp   Turmeric powder – ½ tsp   Oil – 2 tbsp   Small onion, chopped - 1   Large cloves garlic, chopped - 2   Ginger, peeled and chopped – 1”   Cumin seeds – ½ tsp   Medium tomato, chopped - 1 

Method : 

1. Soak beans overnight in 3 cups of water. 
2. Drain beans, add fresh lukewarm water. 
3. Add salt, coriander, cumin and turmeric. 
4. Pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles. 
5. Heat oil in deep saucepan. Add onion, garlic, ginger and cumin. 
6. Sauté for 10 minutes and add tomato. Cook another 5 minutes. 
7. Add black-eyed beans along with the water. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until beans are soft but not completely dissolved. 
8. Curry should be soupy.