Prep Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Legumes are a storehouse of nutrients. They are filling and can be used in many ways. Here is a simple way to serve chowli beans or cowpeas as a snack or as a dry sabji side dish with meals.

Ingredients

• Red Cowpeas: ½ cup
• Onions: ¼ cup (chopped)
• Green chili: 1 -2 Nos
• Peppercorns: 1- 2 tsp
• Curry leaves: 1 sprig
• Mustard seeds: ½ tsp
• Rock salt: to taste
• Lime juice: 1 tbsp (optional)
• Fresh Coconut : 2 tbsp (optional)

Method

• Soak Red cowpeas in water overnight or at least for 6hrs.
• Steam until well cooked.
• Heat a pan and dry roast mustard seeds. Once they sputter add sliced green chili, chopped onions and curry leaves.
• Once onions are softened a little add the cooked cowpeas and salt and cooked covered with a few tablespoons of water.
• Crush whole peppercorns and add to the cowpeas, stir well and remove from flame.
• Serve hot. Garnish with grated coconut if you like.

Eating guide:

• Food group: legumes.
• This is whole foods and a great addition for much-needed protein and fiber.
• Legumes go well with grains and vegetables so can be served as part of a regular Indian meal.

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