Payaru/Black eyed peas curry

You need –

• Black eyed peas, soaked for 2 hrs – ½ cup
• Onion, thinly sliced – 1 large
• Tomato, cubed – 1
• Ginger & Gralic, crushed – 1 tablespoon
• Chilly – 1
• Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder – 3 teaspoons
• Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Meat masala – 1 teaspoon
• Thin coconut milk – 1 cup
• Thick coconut milk – 1/4 cup
• Oil – 2 tablespoon
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Salt to taste

• In pan, heat oil and splatter the cumin seeds. Add ginger and garlic, saute till the raw smell is gone
• Add the onion, curry leaves, chili and cook till the onions turn pale.
• In a bowl mix all the powders with enough water to make a paste. Add this to the onion and continue to cook till the raw smell is gone.
• Add the tomatoes and cook till mushy .
• Add the peas, coconut mill,mix well and pressure cook till done.
• Uncover, cook further if you need to thicken the gravy. 
• Add the thick coconut mix, bring to simmer and turn off

Payaru/Black eyed peas curry