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4.1 BLACK EYED PEAS (Alsandhalu) RASAM

INGREDIENTS

½ cupBlack eyed peas, soaked for 6 hours
2Tomatoes, chopped
4 cupsWater
  • 1 pinch Turmeric
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

For Powder:

2 tspToor dal
2 tspChanna dal
¼ tspBlack pepper corns
2 tspCoriander seeds
2Dry Red Chillies

Seasonings:

2 tbspOil
1 tspMustard seeds
1 tspCumin seeds
2-3Curry leaves
1 pinchAsafetida powder

1 tsp Dry coconut

  • 1 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1) Pressure cook black eyed peas with 1 ½ cups water, then blend and set aside.
  • 2) Cook tomatoes with water and turmeric.
  • 3) Add mashed black eyed peas and salt.
  • 4) Make a fine powder by roasting all the powder ingredients and then grinding them.
  • 5) Add the powder to the beans and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 6) Heat oil and fry seasonings until they splutter.
  • 7) Garnish with coconut and cilantro.