Black Eyed Peas & Burmese Tofu Curry

Author Megha Shah

Cook time

20 Min

Inactive time

5 Hour

Total time

5 H & 20 M

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Black Eyed Peas & Burmese Tofu Curry

Black Eyed Peas are the most common types of beans and staple in many countries. This recipe can be made without using Tofu, however adding makes the entire dish delicious, hearty, and flavorful.

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Ingredients

• 1 cups of dried (or 2 cups of cooked) Black eyed peas
• 5 cups Water
• 1 ½ tbsp Oil
• 1 cup cubed homemade Chickpea Tofu (or Store-bought Tofu if you prefer)
• ¾ cup granulated Almond powder
• 1 tsp Each-Ground Spices: Asafoetida, Turmeric, Red Chili, Paprika, Garam
• Masala, Cumin seeds
• 2 tsp Ground Coriander
• 2 tsp Jaggery powder or cane sugar
• 1 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the dried beans thoroughly and soak them for at least 4 hours in 3 cups of water before cooking.
2. Drain the water and cook them with 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Cooked beans should be plump, but should be able to mash easily when you press them with a fork. (typically, upto 3 whistles on medium heat gets the job done).
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and wait until they crackle. Be careful not to burn the cumin seeds.
4. Add asafoetida, turmeric and granulated almond powder. Add 2 cups of water or saved liquid from cooked beans.
5. Mix well. Add the remaining spices & seasonings and cooked black-eyed peas.
6. If using store-bought tofu, add it at this point. Cover and cook for about 2 minutes.
7. Keep stirring in between.
8. Add more water to bring the curry to desired consistency. Adjust your seasonings & spices to taste.
9. Turn off the heat. Add homemade chickpea tofu just before serving.
10. Serve warm with rice, roti or parathas.

Notes

You can substitute almond powder with store bought almond flour and Burmese Tofu with store bought firm tofu.

The combination of black eyed peas & this tofu goes really well. I prefer almonds vs. cashews when using in curries because almonds contain less saturated fat compared to cashews. Makes it a healthier choice :)

Disclaimer: Some or all allergens may not be listed

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