Ingredients:

150 gm black eyed beans, soaked overnight and drained

1 medium onion, finely sliced

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp sugar

salt

large pinch of asafoetida

2 tbsp oil

chopped coriander leaves

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the cumin seeds, fry it and then add the asafoetida and sliced onion and stir fry until golden.
2. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and mix well.
3. Add the black eyed beans, chilli powder and turmeric powder, fry for 1 min.
4. Add the tomatoes , garam masala, sugar and salt and mix well. Add a little water, cover and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer until done.The beans should retain their shape.
6. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.