Black Eyed Beans Curry

This Black Eyed Beans curry prepared in a tomato based gravy is quick and easy to make too.Lets see the recipe.

Ingredients:

Black eyed beans	½ cup
Onion	1
Tomato	1
Red chilli powder	as needed
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Ginger	1 small piece
Garlic	1 clove(optional)
Clove	2
Cinnamon	1 small piece
Cardamom	2
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Salt	as needed
Oil	2 tsp

Method:

• Soak Black eyed beans in water for 6-8 hours and pressure cook.Keep aside.
• Chop Onion and Tomato.
• Grind the Tomato,ginger,garlic,cardamom,cinnamon,clove and all the spice powders(chilli powder,coriander powder and turmeric powder) to a fine paste using little water.
• Heat oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds followed by onion and fry till it turns translucent.
• Add the ground tomato mixture,salt and cook till the raw smell of the masala goes off.
• Add the cooked black eyed beans and required water,cover and simmer in low flame for 5-6 mins.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.