Cowpea Curry ( Thatta Payaru kulambu)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cow-pea bean  
1 large sized Chopped onion
8 cloves Garlic – coarsely chopped
4 large Coarsely chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seed
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 
2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon jeera powder
Tamarind paste to taste
3-4 Curry leaves
A pinch Asafoetida
1/2 tsp Urad dhal
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
2 tbsp Gingerly oil


METHOD

1. Dry roast the cow-pea beans for 3-4 minutes, add 6 cups of water and cook in a pressure cooker until beans become soft.

2. Add the salt, mix well and keep it aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds let it splutter, add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds, urad dhal, curry leaves, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. 

4. Add the onions and saute until it turns light brown in color.

5. Add the tomatoes and saute for 4 minutes until it turns soft and mushy.

6. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder , jeera powder, tamarind paste and stir well.

7. Add the boiled beans, ground coconut and simmer for 10 minutes.