Indian Black-eyed Pea Dip  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This recipe is from the book, The Indian Vegan Kitchen, which is available on Amazon. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                16 ounces of cooked and drained black-eyed peas  |  
                                                1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil  |  
                                                1/4 tsp cumin seeds  |  
                                                1/4 tsp turmeric  |  
                                                1/4 tsp cayenne pepper  |  
                                                1 tsp ground coriander  |  
                                                1/2 tsp salt  |  
                                                1/2 cup water  |  
                                                1/4 tsp garam masala  |  
                                                2 tsp lemon or lime juice  |  
                                                2 tbsp chopped cilantro  |  
                                                1/2 cup finely chopped red onion.  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Heat oil in a fry pan on medium. Add cumin seeds and cook for a few minutes. Add black-eyed peas, followed by turmeric, cayenne pepper, 2. coriander, salt and water. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat. Simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, and remove from heat. Mix in garam masala and lemon juice. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro and minced onion. 3. Serve with pita chips, Indian flat bread or vegetables. Could also be used as a hearty side dish.                              | 
                         
                         
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