Black Bean In Palak Gravy

Black Bean In Palak Gravy - Vidya Pai


Recipe:1 cup Black-eyed beans, chawli or alsande bee in Konkani.
1/2 bunch Palak (Spinach), stems removed, washed and finely chopped
1" Ginger root
1 large size Tomato, finely chopped
1 Onion finely chopped
2 Green chili finely chopped
1/2 cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tsp fresh Lime juice = 1 tsp
1 Tbsp Canola oil or olive oil
Spices:

1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp Cummin seeds
1 small grain Hing
Salt to taste

Preparation

Wash chawli. Soak in 3 cups of water for 4 hours.
Heat a non-sticking skillet and pour oil. Add cummin seeds and hing. After 1/2 a minute, add all the ingredients except chawli, palak and coriander leaves. Add 2-3 tsp water. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stir 2-3 times. Keep aside
Put on heat a deep skillet. Pour chawli with water and add palak. Let it boil till the chawli become tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Pour the masala prepared in step 2 into the skillet of step 3. Stir well.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with chappati, roti, plain rice, etc..