You can add some coconut if you please to make it utterly delicious, but if you are trying to keep of cholesterol, omit it. Also if you are suffering from diabetes, then its sure one big taboo! But frankly, this one pot stew does not need those frills to make it taste better. Its good the way it is. Try it, you will agree too :)
Hey Dk.
Loved this recipe..made it twice..it was awesome..
I followed mostly the recipe given by DK. Omitted the garlic as I did not have them on hand. Cooked the peas separately first. I roasted and powdered to make my garam masala, which i prefer to do as they taste better freshly ground.
The one thing I might add the next time will be some amchur for the tangy taste. This was just a bit sweet owing to the tomatoes.
I usually add them while sauteeing. But sometimes when I have the patience or enthu, I temper them separately and add them towards the end! :) --DK
Oh yes, I agree with you rams..but I soak it and discard the soaking water to reduce its flatulence creating properties. Works like a charm every time :) --DK
The black eyed peas cook faster than most beans. If you have soaked it overnight, it cooks considerably faster than regular beans. 15-20 min should give you the soft yet not mushy consistency. I dont do it in the pressure cooker since I manage to make it mushy almost all the time ;) but I am guessing one whistle, max 2 should do the trick --DK
By Rebeca on Nov 28, 2012