North American Blackeyes (Lobhia)

Ingredients

2 cups blackeyes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 (3/4-inch piece) ginger root, peeled and chopped
Scant 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium tomato, chopped

Method

• In pot soak beans overnight in water to cover generously.

• Next day, drain beans, cover with fresh water and bring to boil.

• Add salt, coriander, cumin and turmeric.

• Simmer until beans are just tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.

• Heat oil in deep saucepan.

• Add onion, garlic, ginger and cumin.

• Fry for 7-10 minutes and add tomato.

• Cook another 5 minutes and add beans and cooking liquid.

• Continue to simmer, uncovered, until beans are soft but not completely dissolved.

• Mixture should be soupy.

• Makes 6 to 8 servings.