️ Dry roast the black-eyed peas until aromatic. Wash and soak for 1 hour.
️ Add the soaked black-eyed peas to a pressure cooker along with water, turmeric powder, and salt. Pressure cook for 5 whistles or until soft.
️ Grind coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, tamarind, and a little water to a smooth paste.
️ Add the ground masala to the cooked black-eyed peas. Mix well and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the flavors blend.
️ Heat coconut oil in a small pan. Fry the garlic until golden brown.
️ Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
️ Pour the tempering over the gravy and mix well.
️ Serve hot with rice.