1 3/4 cup black-eyed peas, soaked
5 cup water
1/2 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 each 1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
4 each garlic cloves, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 tsp salt
1 black pepper
3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Directions
Put peas & water in a covered pot & bring to a boil. Simmer for 2
minutes, turn off heat & let steep for 1 hour. Heat oil & when hot
put in the cumin seeds & cinnamon stick. Let then sizzle for a few
seconds. Add onions & garlic & stir-fry until the onions start to
turn brown at the edges. Put in the mushrooms & stir-fry until they
begin to wilt. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin, turmeric &
cayenne. Stir & cook for 1 minute. Cover, turn heat to low & cook
for 10 minutes. Turn off heat. Bring peas back to the boil, simmer
for 20 to 30 minutes. Then add the cooked mushrooms & spices along
with the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered on low heat for 30
minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick & serve.
Servings: 6 servings
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