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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (124g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 inch gingerroot

Calories 288
Calories from Fat 95 (32%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 10.6g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 19mg 0%
Potassium 752mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g 26%
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 13.7g 27%

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Black-Eyed Pea Masala

Recipe #116878 | 2½ hours | 25 min prep | add private note
love4culinary

By: love4culinary
Apr 12, 2005

This is a recipe that I adapted from a recipe my MIL made while I was in India. It is FABULOUS, and is even served for breakfast quite often in her house! (I could eat it for every meal LOL) I donut know the actual name of the chilies they use, but at home I generally use either 2 of the small chiles labeled "hot green chiles" from the market, or I use serranos. The ginger I generally just run over my microplane.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain your peas.
  2. 2
    Heat oil/ghee (allow to melt) in a medium heavy pot over medium heat and fry chiles, garlic, onion, and ginger for approx 6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add your curry powder/garam masala, turmeric and cumin, and then add the tomatoes.
  4. 4
    Cook for approximately 3 minutes until it begins to thicken and add your peas and salt to taste, along with 4 cups of water.
  5. 5
    Allow water to boil and then reduce your heat, cover and cook for approximately 2 hours until your peas are done and the sauce is nice and thick.
  6. 6
    After the peas are done, fold in your yogurt (may wish to use a little more or little less to your tastes) and cilantro, and serve.
  7. 7
    This goes well with rice or with chappati/roti.
  8. 8
    Garnish with minced cilantro.

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From: Mitra <3

On Jan 1, 2010

I made these tonight for New Year's good luck black eyed-peas and we really enjoyed this. I used half garam masala and half curry. I actually would have liked this to reflect the spices more, but thought it was very delicious and hearty. Although I am not a big black-eyed pea fan, I could totally see this being a chole recipe with some chickpeas, yum!

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    From: Gracielagata

    On Jun 22, 2009

    this was really good. i want to try making it with spinach next time, as the flavors seem like they will lend themselves well to that. i used about 2 little cut pieces of a thai chili, and it was pretty spicy. i have no idea on peppers and such, but next time i think i am leaving the peppers out, as my hubby isnt into the heat like i am. dont leave off the cilantro at the end- its is so yummy!

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  • From: Chef #233238

    On Mar 14, 2007

    This is outstanding. I took a short cut and used two cans of black-eyed peas, adding them along with the tomatoes and omitting the water. I didn't have green chilies so used bottled (marinated) jalapenos. The recipe turned out wonderfully. It is very spicy/hot and tastes just like the masala I had in the Indian restaurant a few weeks ago. Will definitely make again.

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    From: justcallmetoni

    On Sep 25, 2005

    When recipe directions are written out as carefully as these, you know the chef has put a lot of care into perfecting a favorite recipe. So I was careful to follow and only made one change — using just 2 tablespoons of oil and replacing the rest with vegetable stock. I rarely prepare dishes with dried beans but this was so worth it. The results were just superb - rich and flavorful, creamy and satisfying. I used half curry powder - half garam masala and delighted with that choice. Eager to now try this with kidney beans as I'm sure it will be just as heavenly. Thanks love!

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