Black eye beans

Soak 2 cups of beans for 1-2 hours
Pressure cook them for 2 whistles, approx 20minutes

Method:

• Blend 1 white onion, 1 tomato, small chunk of ginger, 1 garlic pod and 2 green chillies
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil, let 1/2 tsp of black mustard seeds splutter
• Add pinch of asafoetida, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli pwd, 2 tsp coriander pwd
• Throw in few fresh curry leaves (I grow the plant at home)
• Now add in the above onion blend
• And 1 tsp dry lemon powder
  
• Saute everything till it reduces to a drier paste
• Now the pressure cooked beans, and more water
• Salt to taste, and 1/2 tsp garam masala (Indian all spice)
• Lid the pot and let the mixture cook for 10-15minutes

Meal pairing ideas:
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro (and red onion slivers). Have a hearty portion with purple tortilla chips for a light lunch, or with brown rice and plantain for a heavier meal, or with a vegetable (okra or cabbage or eggplant), salad and fresh roti/naan for a complete dinner portion.


Health benefits:
As a vegetarian you must ensure to consume 2 bowls of beans or lentils daily for a good protein intake. Like most beans, black-eyed beans are rich in soluble fiber - which helps to eliminate cholesterol. They are a good source of folate, potassium, copper, phosphorous and manganese. As a high-potassium, low-sodium food they help reduce blood pressure. Beans also contain protease inhibitors which frustrate the development of cancerous cells.