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Masala Black-Eyed Peas

Name: Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil; 1 medium yellow or red onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste or freshly grated ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste or freshly grated garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3/4 teaspoon Kashmiri or other mild red chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped or 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained; 3 fresh green Thai or serrano chiles, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about half a lemon); 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional); Cooked rice or roti, for serving

Tender, creamy, earthy black-eyed peas spruced up with ginger, garlic, chiles and hefty spices like Kashmiri red chile powder, cumin seeds and garam masala result in a comforting, piquant main. This dish is equally suitable for solo dining — the simple preparation results in versatile leftovers that can be had on toast, with eggs or cooked shredded meats — or for feeding a crowd. The cooking method is typical for beans and peas across South Asia, and the recipe works just as well with any cooked beans from chickpeas, kidney beans, peas or whatever cooked or canned variety may be handy.

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Serves

4 to 6 servings

Instructions

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Heat ghee in a medium-sized pot for 30 seconds on medium-low. Add onion, ginger and garlic, and cook on high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
02
Stir in cumin seeds, chile powder and turmeric. Add tomatoes and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates, 5 to 7 minutes. (If you want your finished dish to be less saucy, cook the tomatoes a little longer.)
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Stir in black-eyed peas and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Top with green chiles, lemon juice, garam masala and cilantro, if you like. Serve with rice or roti.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories: 235
Protein: 8.4grams
Carbs: 33.2grams
Fat: 8.1grams

Fiber: 5.9grams
Sugar: 2grams
Sat. fat: 0.8grams
Sodium: 568.7milligrams

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