Made with AI
Spicy Indian-Style Garlic Cowpea Masala
40 min 319 kcal per serving Easy
Ingredients
4 Servings
- Cooked and drained cowpeas800 g
- Onion, finely chopped400 g
- Tomato juice800 ml
- Garlic, minced20 g
- Ground black pepper8 g
- Salt8 g
- Water200 ml
Instructions
- 1
Place a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and 100 ml of the water.
- 2
Cook the onion for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly golden. Add small splashes of the remaining water if the onion begins to stick.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and ground black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until aromatic.
- 4
Pour in the tomato juice and the remaining water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- 6
Add the cooked and drained cowpeas. Stir until they are evenly coated with the tomato and garlic sauce.
- 7
Add the salt, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for another 10–12 minutes. Stir occasionally and gently mash a small portion of the cowpeas to thicken the masala.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the masala is too thick, add a small amount of hot water; if too thin, simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes.
