*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      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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