Thursday, December 23, 2010

Mushroom - Black eyed peas Curry

 
Ingredients:
  • Mushroom – 400 g
  • Black eyed peas – 100 g
  • Large yellow onion (finely chopped) – 1
  • Tomato (finely chopped) – 1
  • Chili powder – ¾ Table spoon
  • Coriander powder – ½ Table spoon
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ Teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds – 1 Table spoon
  • Ginger and garlic paste – 1 Table spoon
  • Fennel seeds – 1 Tablespoon
  • Poppy seeds – ½ Teaspoon
  • Grated coconut – 1 Tablespoon
  • Cinnamon (small piece), cardamom, clove – each 2
  • Canola oil – 2 Tablespoons
  • Mustard seeds – ¼ Teaspoon
  • Curry leaf - 1
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
 Method:
  • Soak black eyed peas in water for about 4-5 hours. Drain soaked water and wash it with fresh water thoroughly. Pressure cook with little amount of water and a pinch of salt and keep aside.
  • In a vessel, heat one tablespoon of oil. When the oil is in medium heat add half of the chopped onion and Sauté till they are slightly soft.
  • Grind sautéed onion with fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coconut and poppy seeds.
  • In another vessel heat one tablespoon of oil. When the oil is in medium heat add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they pop up add another half of chopped onion, curry leaves and a pinch of salt. Sauté till onion is slightly brown.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste, tomato, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Sauté till tomato is slightly mashed.
  • Add mushroom and cook until they are half done. Add cooked black eyed peas with its water.
  • Add ground mixture, mix and cook till it is done.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve warm with steamed rice or idly or dosa or roti.

28 comments:

  1. Looks mouthwatering and heartwarming!
    Merry Christmas!
    Angie

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  2. Superb combination n thanks for sharing....Bookmarked:)
    Kurinji

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  3. Quite a different and beautiful combo,looks fabulous..

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  4. Delicious n flavorful curry..tnx 4 sharing Krishna

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  5. healthy curry
    enjoy the basket happy holidays

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  6. Delicious and healthy! Love your click too...

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  7. Hi Veni, Mushroom was not my favourite until recently... now looking for recipes as I liked them...timely one.. thanks

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  8. ♥♫ Querida amiga,

    "Que o Natal não seja apenas uma data... mas um estado de espírito a orientar nossa vida... e que o amor se renove a cada ano da nossa convivência."

    ♫♫♫ Feliz Natal!!!


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    Bj♥s
    Brasil ♥♫

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  9. wow...too tempting recipe..
    Wishing you n your family a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS N NEW YEAR..:)
    Tasty appetite

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  10. Really superb... healthy combination...looks delicious

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  11. Nice & Healthy dish..very inviting!

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  12. Mushroom with black eyed peas looks delicious and flavorful Veni,how did I miss your post earlier.Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.

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  13. New combination to me! Looks delicious! :P

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  14. Wish you and your family MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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  15. Delicious combo..protein packed n yummy!

    US Masala

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  16. Nice combination looks great for some rotis.

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  17. I love this combo...yummyy
    Happy Holidays..

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