2 tbsp. cooking oil 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1/2 tsp. cumin seed 1/2 c. chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can black-eyed peas 1 lg. potato, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric Dash ground red pepper In skillet heat oil. Add mustard seed. Cover and cook until seeds begin to pop. Remove from heat; remove lid. Stir in cumin. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in undrained black-eyed peas, potato, ginger, turmeric and red pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Serves 4 or 5. |