DAY FIVE

SPICES IN THE AIR.........

Hmmm.  Back to those familiar and comforting aromas, of fresh Ginger, Tumeric, and Chili's..

The air in my little kitchen is almost saturated with their intoxicating scent..making me dizzy with hunger!

Today's Meal

Spicy Black Eyed Pea Curry &

Gingery Eggplant with Coconut

served over a steaming bowl of brown rice....

Black Eyed Pea Curry

1 bag of fresh soaked and cooked beans

1 tsp Ginger, 1 tsp minced Garlic

1 medium onion, minced

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp Chili powder

1/2 Tbsp. Coriander

1/2 Tbsp Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp. Garam Masala

1 Tbsp. Sugar

Salt and Pepper to taste

Spice Mixture- 2tsp. Oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp asofetida

1/2 tsp. Tumeric

1/2 Tbsp Curry

Pressure cooke the peas till soft but not mushy.

Heat 2 tsp oil and add spice mixture to a pan, until seeds start to pop, Add the onion and cook until soft. Add Ginger, garlic and tomatoes and saute 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients including black-eyed peas and bring to boil. Turn down to low and simmer 15-20 minutes. Season to taste with Salt and pepper..