Black Eyed Peas In Coconut Curry - Kerala Style Lentils In Coconut Gravy

To make South Indian Black Eyed Peas Curry,start by soaking the lentil for 4 hours or overnight ..then pressure cook with salt and turmeric till soft,make sure its not mushy.

for the Kerala Style Coconut Curry Paste
grind coconut with green chili,ginger,cumin and garlic to taste.make a smooth paste.

once your paste is done,add it to the pressure cooked lentil and boil for 5/7 min,if its thick add some water along with salt if needed..

Now for the tempering
mustard seeds,hing,curry leaf and half an onion..cook for a min then add it to the curry...cover with a lid for 10 min...After Covering for 10 min,serve!!!


Yummy with rice and yogurt !!

The kerala style coconut curry paste can be used for any lentil curry,it gives a creamy and rich texture to any dish,even for non veg gravys.The paste can also be stored in ice cubes and used when ever you want to dish up anything quick.