Kaaramani (Black Eye Pea) Kaara Kozhambu

Ingredients:

Small Onion - 6-8
Garlic pods - 6-8
Kaaramani - 1/4 cup
Tamrind - lemon size
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Sambar thool - 5-6 tbsp
Curry Leaves - Little
Coriander Leaves - Little
Oil,Salt, Water - As reqd

Method:

• Heat a pan and add the washed kaaramani and dry roast till it changes color.
• Then add water and boil it for 2-3 whisltes.
• Now heat oil in pan and add mustard and cumin seeds.
• Once it splutters add curry leaves, onion and garlic and saute for a while.
• Now add sambar thool and salt and mix well.
• Add in strained tamrind water and add little water.
• Let it boil for 5-6 mins.
• Now add kaaramani and let it boil.
• Once it thickens garnish with coriander leaves and serve.