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                       BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main Dish                        Indian
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 3/4   c            Black-eyed peas, soaked
    5       c            Water
      1/2   lb           Mushrooms, thickly sliced
    6       tb           Vegetable oil
    1       t            Cumin seeds
    1       ea           1″ cinnamon stick
    1 1/2   md           Onions, chopped
    4       ea           Garlic cloves, chopped
    4       md           Tomatoes, peeled & chopped
    2       ts           Coriander
    2       ts           Cumin
      1/2   ts           Turmeric
      1/4   ts           Cayenne
    2       ts           Salt
                         Black pepper
    3       tb           Cilantro, chopped
 
   Put peas & water in a covered pot & bring to a boil.
   Simmer for 2 minutes, turn off heat & let steep for 1
   hour. Heat oil & when hot put in the cumin seeds &
   cinnamon stick.  Let then sizzle for a few seconds.
   Add onions & garlic & stir-fry until the onions start
   to turn brown at the edges.  Put in the mushrooms &
   stir-fry until they begin to wilt.  Add the tomatoes,
   coriander, cumin, turmeric & cayenne.  Stir & cook for
   1 minute.    Cover, turn heat to low & cook for 10
   minutes.  Turn off heat. Bring peas back to the boil,
   simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.  Then add the cooked
   mushrooms & spices along with the remaining
   ingredients. Simmer, uncovered on low heat for 30
   minutes.  Stir occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick &
   serve.
  
 
 
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