Alasande Kalu Saaru Recipe (Malnad Style Black Eyed Beans Curry)

Step 1: To begin making the Alasande Kaalu Saaru Recipe (Malnad Style Black Eyed Beans Curry), wash and soak the black eyed peas overnight

Step 2: In the morning pressure cook with enough water for 2 whistles using a pressure cooker and keep aside

Step 3: Grind all the ingredients mentioned for the ground masala to a fine paste with a little water using a mixer grinder

Step 4: Heat oil in a wide saucepan, add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and oil become fragrant

Step 5: Add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 6: Once they splutter, add the onions and saute until it turns translucent

Step 7: Add the tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy

Step 8: Once they are mushy, add the ground masala paste and saute for about 5 minutes, until the raw smell goes away

Step 9: Add in the cooked black eyed peas, enough water, season with salt and mix well

Step 10: Let the gravy simmer for about 10 minutes

Step 11: Add the garam masala powder, garnish with coriander leaves, mix and switch off the heat

Step 12: Serve the Alasande Kaalu Saaru Recipe (Malnad Style Black Eyed Beans Curry) along with Steamed Rice, Gorikayi Palya Recipe, Akki Peni Sandige and Spicy Tomato Pickle Recipe for a simple yet delightful weeknight dinner