Alasandala Guggillu -- Seasoned Spicy Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients:
1 cup Black eyed peas / Alasandalu / Bobbarlu
1 small onion2-3 green chillies1 lemon

For seasoning( Tadka / popu ):
1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp minapappu / urad dal2 tbsp oil5-10 curry leaves

Preparation:
Soak black eyed peas/alasandalu for 1-2 hrs and then pressure cook with 2 cups of water( Until the beans are immersed in water )Pressure cook for 4 whistles or boil separately until they are cooked and tender( make sure they don't fall apart )Drain off the cooked beans ( Preserve the water , ill tell you a sumptuous way of using the liquid )In a saute pan heat oil, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and urad dal. Once they start to splutter add chopped onions and green chillies along with salt.Once the onions are cooked to translucent add the cooked peas and mix together.Switch off the heat, add lemon juice and finish it off with cilantro.



This healthy protein and fiber rich low fat snack tastes good when its steaming hot. You can wrap this tempered black eyed peas in a chapathi or wheat tortilla along with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers for a complete sumptuous low fat healthy nutritious meal perfect anytime of the day!