Meat or Chicken with Green Cowpeas
Succulent pieces of mutton or chicken are simmered with fresh green cowpeas in this hearty, traditional curry. The dish begins with a fragrant base of browned onions, ginger, and garlic, creating a rich foundation that complements the earthy sweetness of the beans. Optional fresh greens and aromatic spices can be added to elevate the flavor profile, making it a perfect main course served with rice or flatbreads.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mutton or Chicken (cut into pieces) (Quantity estimated based on standard proportions for 1 sher of vegetables.)
- 1 pound Fresh Green Cowpeas (shelled) (Originally '1 sher' of beans from mature pods. Use fresh black-eyed peas or similar green beans.)
- 2 medium Onions (finely sliced) (Quantity estimated for the base.)
- 1/2 cup Small Pearl Onions (whole or halved) (Referred to as 'jhina kanda' (small onions) in the text.)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger paste (Quantity estimated.)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic paste (Quantity estimated.)
- 3 tablespoons Ghee or Oil (Quantity estimated for frying.)
- 1 1/2 cups Water (Adjust as needed for desired gravy consistency.)
- 2 cups Mixed Greens (Spinach, Fenugreek, Amaranth) (Optional. Originally '5 bunches of pachrasi bhaji'. Use a mix of savory greens if making the masala version.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Implied by 'masala' reference.)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Implied by 'masala' reference.)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala (Implied by 'masala' reference.)
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- 1Heat the ghee or oil in a large pot. Add the sliced onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Fry over medium heat until the onions are golden brown.
- 2Add the mutton or chicken pieces along with the small pearl onions (and the chopped greens and spices if using the masala variation). Sauté (tatravya) everything together, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and the spices are fragrant.
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