Trini Indian Things

GOOGANIE/ BOIL AND FRIED BLACK EYE BEANS

Older Indian people will know about this. Since I grew up in a traditional Indian home this was popular. Some people claim it’s a good luck meal. It can be eaten with sada roti or with a spoon as it is.

INGREDIENTS

·       2 cups dried blackeye peas

·       1 large onion, diced finely

·       2 cloves garlic, smashed slightly

·       3-4 pimento (seasoning) peppers, diced finely

·       (bird pepper or hot pepper, diced finely)

·       2 tablespoons chopped chives

·       1 tablespoon chopped bandhania (culantro, shadow beni)

·       2 teaspoons (roasted) ground geera (cumin)

·       salt and pepper to taste

·       oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

1.    Boil blackeye peas in water, with smashed garlic and salt to taste until cooked and drain.

2. Heat oil on medium-low heat. Add onions and peppers and sauté until the onions are translucent

3. Add minced garlic and chives, stir for about 20-30 seconds.

4. Add peas, with the bandhania, geera and black pepper to taste. Stir constantly to mix thoroughly and check for salt.

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