Black Eyed Beans Curry / Chawlichi Amti

Time 45 min

Ingredients

Black eyed beans 1 cup

Finely chopped onion 1 big size

Finely chopped tomato 1 big size

Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

Red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney 1 tsp

Goda masala /Garam masala 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Tamarind pulp 1 tsp

Jaggery 1 tsp

Water 2.5 cup s

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Cook beans with 1/2 tsp oil & 2 cups of water in pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles. Keep it aside, allow it to cool.

Heat oil in pan, add onion & tomato, fry till it turns golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste. Fry for about 3-4 min. Then add red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney, garam masala & turmeric powder. Fry for 2-3 min on low flame. Then add cooked beans along with water,  tamarind pulp, jaggery, salt and additional 1/2 cup water cook for 10-15 min covering lid on low flame. Switch off the flame when it is done.

Tip

U can even add boiled potatoes to make it thicker curry. But i avoid to add instead i use more onion.