Cooking South Indian style BlackEyed peas‪.‬ Indian Cooking Simplified

Things Needed
Onion- two medium sized Tomatoes- one small sized Garlic - 6-8 pods
Curry leaves- one small sprig Fenugreek seeds- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
Oil of your choice- Two to three tablespoon
Pulp extracted from tamarind-optional and add to your preference
Things needed for making coconut paste
1/4 cup of dessicated or fresh coconut Cashew nuts
2-3 tablespoon onion chopped
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
`Grind all together in a blender to a smooth paste
Spice powder mix
• 3 cups Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
• 1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
• 1/2 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
• 1/4 cup Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
• 1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Whole)
• 1/4 cup Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 1/4 cup Red Chilli powder
• 1/4 cup Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 1/4 cup Whole Black Peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)