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I love to eat. And anyone who knows me knows that I also love to feed. Unfortunately I'm not always in close proximity to the people who love to eat my food. So this website is for those who miss my cooking, or for those who are feeling adventurous and are looking for some new flavor in their kitchen.
A lot of these recipes are family recipes and you will be hard pressed to find them in your friendly neighborhood Indian restaurant. They are also pretty regionally specific, so if you happen to find yourself in a "Marathi" restaurant in Mumbai (the most culturally diverse city in India), you may see some familiar fare on the menu.
From time to time I will stray from Indian food; Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern. But I always find my way back!
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do.
Eat Happy!

Curried Black Eyed Peas


Ingredients:
1 cup dry black eyed peas (B.E.P)
1 onion, diced
Whole spices (2 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds)
Pinch of asofoteida (a.k.a. Hing)
1 tsp chili pwd
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
1 tsp coriander pwd
1 tsp fennel pwd
1/4 tsp tamarind concentrate
2 tbsp coconut milk pwd (1/2 cup coconut milk)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp vegetable or Canola oil
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar

Preparation:
Soak B.E.P in water for 24 hours minimum.
Before cooking, drain excess water and mix B.E.P w/ onions, turmeric, chili, coriander and fennel pwds.

Cook:
Heat oil over medium heat in deep pot. Add whole spices.
Once popped add hing.
Immeduately add B.E.P mixture and saute for 5 mins.
B.E.P will slightly change color as they begin to cook and absorb spices.
Add water until B.E.P are submerged (2-3 cups). Allow mixture to boil without lid for 5 mins. Turn down heat slightly and cover.
Check every 5-7 mins, stir and cover again until B.E.P are soft.
Once cooked, add coconut milk pwd, tamarind paste, garam masala, salt and sugar. Adjust salt and sugar according to taste.
ENJOY!

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