Black Eyed Pea is also known as cow peas in English. It is called Karamani in Tamil. They are good source of iron, calcium and protein. I just adore this as it can be cooked in so many ways. It can be cooked with rice to make pulao, can be used to prepare sambar, sundal, salad, side dish, gravy or it can be puréed and used as a spread for sandwiches etc. Today we will learn how to make black eyed pea (lobia in Hindi) or karamani gravy following this easy recipe.
Black Eyed Pea Gravy-Karamani Gravy
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Black eyed pea/cowpeas – 1 cup
Finely chopped onions – 1 cup
Finely chopped tomatoes -1 cup
Ginger finely chopped -1 tsp
Garlic finely chopped – 3 cloves
Salt as required
Spice Powder
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder – ½ tsp (or as required)
Cumin seeds/jeera powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
For the seasoning
Oil – 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Method
Soak the black eyed peas/karamani overnight or for 5 hours.
Pressure cook with little salt and cook for 3 whistles or until soft.Blend a tbsp of black eyed peas and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, when it sizzles, add finely chopped onions and sauté till it turns golden brown. Add a little salt to speed up the process.Keep stirring for even browning.
Then add ginger, garlic and sauté for a few more minutes.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin seed powder, coriander powder and salt needed (Add less salt as we have added to onions and for cooking black eyed peas).
Cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
Now add garam masala, cooked black eyes peas, ground black eyes peas and ¾ th cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes.
The consistency of the gravy should neither be thick nor thin. So adjust water accordingly.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it with roti or chapatti or rice or have it hot with evening tea.
I am sending this recipe to Srivalli who is hosting My Legume Love Affair-18 th helping – event originated by Susan
Meet you all again with more interesting tips and recipes, until then it is adieu from Padhu.
View Comments (34)
Looks absolutely delicious.Love Ur Presentation.
I love black eyed peas... my gravy is similar to yours but occasionally I add some channa masala to it for a different flavor and taste :-)
Thank you for the lovely entry!..I love black eyed pea..
delicious and healthy...following you so that I can catch up with your new recipes..:-)
This is my fav curry...perfect with rice
yummy curry for my tummy..
wowo.delicious urry dear...perfect for event.
Wow......perfect with rice.
That is a lovely entry- never did with karamani a curry!
Very healthy and delicious recipe. Goes well with rice and roti. Thanx for sharing. A wonderful click too.
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