Perum Payaru Theeyal Recipe (Kerala Style Black Eyed Bean Curry)

Step 1: To begin the preparation of Perum Payaru Theeyal, dry roast the cow peas in a wok in medium heat till fragrant

Step 2: This will take around 10 minutes

Step 3: Now, cook the dry roasted red cow peas with 2 cups of water using a pressure cooker for 3 whistles and keep aside

Step 4: Heat oil in small pan, add the dry chillies and coriander seeds and roast till fragrant

Step 5: Add the grated coconut and roast until it turns light brown

Step 6: Once the roasted mixture is cooled, grind it to a smooth paste with little water using a mixer grinder

Step 7: Now bring the pressure cooker back on heat in which the red cow peas were cooked

Step 8: Add the ground coconut paste, tamarind paste and mix well

Step 9: Season with salt, simmer for 5 minutes and switch off the flame

Step 10: Garnish with chopped coriander on top and serve the Perum Payaru Theeyal along with steamed rice and beetroot thoran for a weekday lunch