3 stages of the black eyed peas - green bean stage (stir fries), the fully grown peas (curries, stir fries), dried
The Oikos Greek Yogurt was delicious creamy and smooth and luscious in the mouth. There is not much you need to do with it other than sprinkling a bit of sugar and nuts and it makes delicious Shrikhand and this I plan to do soon.
The Greek yogurt is creamy enough to be used as a substitute for heavy cream without all the fat. Peas and cream makes an excellent combination. I also added a few green black eyed peas in their pods from the garden and a half a cup of mango for a bit of sour taste. This is completely optional. I used dried yellow peas. Fresh green peas or dried green peas can also be used. Cooking in the peas in the pressure cooker has resulted in mush more than once and so cooking them in a saucepan for 8-10 minutes usually ensures that they are whole.
Creamy Peas Curry
1. 1 1/2 cups of dried yellow peas
2. 1/2 cup green mango cubed (optional)
3. 1/2 cup of fresh young black eyed peas in their pods (substitute with green beans)
4. 1/4 red onion chopped
5. seasonings - cumin seeds and curry leaves
6. 5.3 oz Greek Yogurt (Oikos)
7. 1-2 tsp oil
8. salt to taste
For the paste
1. 1/2 cup small red onions (or 1/2 red of a medium red onion)
2. 1 cup of loosely packed coriander leaves
3. 6 green chilies (or to taste)
4. 1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
In a bit of oil saute the onions till they turn brown. At this stage add the coriander leaves and green chilies. Towards the end add the coconut and mix it in. Turn off heat, cool and blend to a smooth paste.
Method
1. In a sauce pan with water to soak the peas cook the peas for about 8-10 minutes. The peas should be mostly cooked but still firm.
2. In another pan heat a tsp of oil and season with cumin and curry leaves.
3. Add the onions and saute for a few minutes till they turn color. Add the beans, cooked peas and mango and saute for 3-4 minutes
4. Add the blended mixture and an extra cup of water and in medium heat cook till desired consistency is reached. Mine took 15 minutes. After the first 5 minutes add the salt.
5. Let come to room temperature and spoon in the yogurt. Do not add the yogurt when too hot, the yogurt will split.
6. Add a dash while serving.
Goes great with any bread or even rice.
This is I realize is perfect for the MLLA - 14 event hosted by Susan of the Well Seasoned Cook.
Thats very different and a unique curry! Wow that custard apple looks gorgeous, never saw one in pink color..
ReplyDeleteGreek yogurt is popping up all over! Love the creamy peas :)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteISG I forgot to add, where do you get custard apple? It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe 3 stages of beans, thanks for the information ( i did not know that). Liked the peas curry and the idea of adding raw mango to it topping with yogurt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Shrikhand link :-)
Linda, I have seen custard apple in the Asian stores here. This particular pink one is from my aunt's parents garden back home.
ReplyDeleteI love the Oikos & they are so perfect for the Shrikahnd. that is a very yummy peas curry esp. with the mango.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the pinkish custard apple.. well not here.. anyway i never saw a custard apple here. I love those & miss them bad.
Looks good Indo, I always love the peas with mango added to them.
ReplyDeleteFascinating glimpse of the various stages of a black-eyed pea, and a great recipe to feature them in.
ReplyDeleteGreen mango with yogurt sounds extra tangy and tasty.
Thanks for your MLLA contribution, Indosungod.
Wow gorgeous curry dish! just love the custard apple!!never saw in pink colour..
ReplyDeletenever seen purple custard apple so beautiful and very delicious recipe.
ReplyDeleteWow thats a creamy treat. I love black eyed peas when they were fresh. Dried ones also make for a great puli kuzhambu. This curry is new and looks lovely. Puple colored custard apple ? First time seeing it.
ReplyDeletewow, looks great. I've enjoyed their greek yogurt too! And that pink custard apple looks so good :)
ReplyDeleteVery informative....that's an really creamy and yum recipe... never saw purple custard apple....thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThis looks so appetising!
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