Black Eyed Peas Keema Curry Pita Sandwich Recipes

BLACK EYED PEAS CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Skip if using the 'no-soak method' in Instant Pot. (Instructions following) Remove debris from beans, then rinse and place into a large bowl adding cold water to cover (at least 2 inches above beans). Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• The following morning, drained water using a colander and rinse beans thoroughly.
• Place drained beans in a large saucepan, add 4 -5 cups water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender. Reserve 21/2 cups of liquid from the cooked beans or substitute with 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth.
• In a medium saucepan, heat oil or vegetable broth over medium heat and add onion, garlic, green onions, ginger, and saute until onion is softened, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
• Add tomato and thyme, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cayenne and cook until fragrant. Add black eye peas along with the reserved liquid and stir. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to simmer. Cook, uncovered to thicken, for 15 minutes while stirring.
• Wash and drain black-eyed peas and set aside. Remove the lid of the Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Heat oil and add onion, garlic, spring onion, ginger. and saute until onion is soft about 3 minutes.
• Add tomato and thyme, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, and cook until fragrant. Add black eye peas along with vegetable broth and stir.
• Turn off saute mode, cover the Instant Pot, close the pressure valve by turning the vent on sealing and press Manual Mode(High Pressure) for 20 minutes. Allow naturally manual release for 10 minutes, then release vent to release remaining pressure. The pin will drop so you can open the lid. Check seasoning and serve.

JAMAICAN BLACK-EYED PEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a pot over medium heat, and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, thyme, curry powder, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to coat everything in curry powder and let cook about 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the black-eyed peas and water. Partially cover, bring to a simmer and let cook until the potatoes are just fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and continue to simmer with the lid off for 15 minutes to reduce and meld the flavors. Turn off the heat and add the lime juice. Taste and add salt to taste.

KHEEMA: INDIAN GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, Garam Masala, cumin and cayenne, if using and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the beef, breaking up lumps with a spoon, and saute until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of water and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the fresh English peas. Stir well and simmer, partially covered, about 10 minutes or if using frozen peas, add them now, and cook another 5 minutes, partially covered.
• Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis or pita bread.
• Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

KEEMA WITH PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl. Discard the fat.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garam masala and turmeric and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are softened, about 1 minute; season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Return the meat to the skillet; stir in the yogurt and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the mixture is thick (similar to chili), about 12 minutes.
• Stir in the peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the rice among bowls and top with the meat mixture. Top with yogurt and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

THE MOROCCAN PITA SANDWICH (ZWT-9)

Steps:

• In a med-sized bowl, combine chicken w/onion, herbs, olives & raisins. In a larger bowl, combine orange juice w/olive oil, garlic & spices. Stir vigorously.
• Add chicken mixture to the liquids & stir to coat. Do a taste test. If too dry or not enough "kick", adjust spices &/or olive oil to taste.
• Cut 1 pita bread round down the middle & open gently to fill. Smear inside walls w/mayo (or avocado) & stuff lightly w/lettuce. Fill ea of the 2 pita halves w/approx 1/6 of the chicken mixture & wrap them in foil. 2/3 of the meat mixture should be left for 2 more dys of pita sandwiches.

KHEEMA MATAR (BEEF AND PEA CURRY)

Steps:

• Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds; stir until fragrant and starting to crackle, about 1 minute. Stir in onion, jalapeno pepper, curry, garlic, ginger, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Pour tomatoes into the skillet; stir to combine, about 2 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt; stir thoroughly. Add beef; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Add frozen peas, cover, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. For a thicker consistency, increase heat to medium and simmer curry, uncovered, until sauce reduces, about 5 minutes.