Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

This can be served as a snack or as a side dish.

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Karamani or Black Eyed Peas is one of the things that we ate during Lent.  Something we actually liked and enjoyed. It’s not the food we eat that is important, rather it is the reason as to why it is done.  It is a symbolic representation of our beliefs and an expression of love, a symbol of culture, and a means of connecting or bonding with others. Whenever I make it, I remember my Mum and how she went out of her way to teach us about our religion and faith.  It’s one of my cherished memories.

The Recipe For Karamani /Mangalorean Style Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients:

250gms dried black-eyed beans, wash and soak overnight in hot water to cover.  It doubles in volume when cooked and serves 6

Seasoning:

1 tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp mustard to taste

3 to 5 sprigs curry leaves

Masala (For Grinding):

2 green chillies

2 cloves, garlic, crushed

½ inch ginger, crushed

1 medium onion, quartered

¼ tsp turmeric

1/2 cup grated coconut

Some coriander leaves

1 tsp oil

salt to taste

Method:

Video of a variation that I presented live during the Pandemic.

Boil the black-eyed peas in 1 litre water.  Lower flame and cover and cook till the water evaporates.  Takes about 15 minutes.  Wash and drain.

Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.  When it begins to crackle, lower flame and add the curry leaves.  Stir fry for a few seconds. Add ground masala and cook on a medium flame till thick.   Add the karamani/black eyed peas and salt to taste.  Mix together and add ¼ cup water if gravy is required.  Remove from fire.  Serve hot or cold.

NB:  Can add herbs of your choice (optional)

Some Other Lenten Recipes

Roasted Brinjal Chutney

Ganji, Mangalorean Rice Porridge

Easy Recipes For Lent

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