Karamani Kuzhambu Recipe | Black Eyed Peas Curry | Jayashree Recipes

 KARAMANI KUZHAMBU RECIPE | BLACK EYED PEAS CURRY | JAYASHREE RECIPES

Black eyed peas curry is also called as karamani kuzhambu in Tamil is a popular dish in South India. It is made with black eyed peas along with basic onion tomato gravy. This curry goes well with hot steamed rice, dosa and Chapathi.

Black eyed peas also known as lobia, chawli, cow peas, karamani, rangi in different parts of India. These are incredibly nutrient-dense, packed with plenty of fibre and protein. It supports weight loss, enhance heart health and promote digestive health. If you like this recipe, share it, tweet it and pint. Please do try and post your comments.

RECIPE FOR KARAMANI KUZHAMBU 

Coarse         : Side Dish

Cuisine        : South Indian

Author         : Jayashree

Prep Time    : 15 min

Cook Time   : 25 min

Total Time    : 40 min

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup Karamani | black eyed peas

• 1 tbsp tamarind ball 

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1 spring curry leaves

• 1 onion - finely chopped

• 10 garlic - roughly chopped

• 1 large tomato - chopped

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tbsp sambar powder

• salt to taste

• 1/4 cup grated coconut

• 1 tsp fennel seeds

• water as needed

PROCEDURE

• soak karamani overnight in water or minimum 6 hours

• soak tamarind in water and extract the juice

• heat oil in a pressure cooker pan

• temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves

• add finely chopped onion and garlic

• saute well until transparent

• add chopped tomato

• saute well till tomatoes turn mushy

• add turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt

• mix well

• add soaked Karamani

• cook for 1 minute in low medium flame

• add tamarind extract and mix well

• add grated coconut and fennel seeds in mixer grinder

• grind to a smooth paste with little water

• add in Karamani curry

• mix well and cook for 1 minute

• add 1/2 cup water and mix well

• pressure cook for 4-5 whistle and then switch off the flame

• mix well and serve hot with plain rice, dosa and chapatti

• super delicious

• Enjoy !