Black Eyed Peas - Indian Style

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
  
• 3-4 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp garam masala (chana masala if you have it or Leela's special chana masala mix)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 pinches of red pepper
• 1.5-2 Cans Black Eyed Peas (15-16 oz size), drained and rinsed OR frozen black eyed peas of same quantity - thawed and boiled until tender
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 Tbsp dried or fresh grated coconut

Steps:

1. Saute onions (optional) until translucent
2. Add tomatoes to pan and cook until tomatoes are ALMOST completely cooked
3. Add all spices and saute for 1 minute
4. Add black eyed peas
5. Cook until black eyed peas are tender and blended with tomatoes and tomatoes are completely cooked
6. Add sugar (note you might want to add half and modify to taste after you add the salt (last step).  It shouldn't be too sugary, just a tiny bit sweetness in your mouth. 
7. Add coconut and stir thoroughly
8. Add salt to taste 

Serve hot with Methi Parathas, Chapati's or rice.

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