Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Curry with Swiss Chard and Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients

• •2 cups black-eyed peas
• •2 teaspoons curry powder
• •½ teaspoon garam masala
• •½ teaspoon ground coriander
• •½ teaspoon ground cumin
• •½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
• •juice of lemon
• •2 teaspoons olive oil
• •2 chili peppers
• •1 teaspoon sea salt
• •2 shallots
• •1 bunch swiss chard
• •1 medium tomato
• •5 tablespoons water

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Method

From foodandspice.com — read the original

1. 1Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak in several inches of water for 6 hours or overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse, then transfer to a large saucepan and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes. Take care not to overcook the beans should be tender but not be falling apart.
3. 3Drain and set aside. To prepare the eggplant, cut of the stem and bottom edge and then cut in half lengthwise. Score the flesh into diagonal 1-inch lines, then turn and score again until you have a diagonal pattern. Take care not to cut through the skin.
4. 4Sprinkle with some salt and let sit for 40 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out any excess water.
5. 5Brush the eggplant with some oil and transfer to a roasting pan.
6. 6Bake in a preheated 400 oven until the flesh appears collapsed and is wrinkly.
7. 7Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes, season with a bit of salt, and remove the flesh from the eggplant. If there is too much water, drain in a strainer. Set aside.
8. 8Heat the oil over medium heat in the same saucepan used to cook the black-eyed peas. When hot, toss in the shallots and chilies and saut for 2 to 3 minutes. Now add the spices and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
9. 9Add the tomato, cook for another few minutes, and then add the eggplant and black-eyed peas, and cook for another few minutes, stirring often.
10. 10Pour a few tablespoons of water into the pan and add handfuls of chard at a time until wilted.
11. 11Add more water as necessary.
12. 12Add the lemon juice and salt to taste near the end of the cooking time.
13. 13Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for a few minutes before serving.