Legumes In Garlic & Onions

2 c Pigeon peas, soaked, 20 mins

1 qt Water

1/2 ts Turmeric

Salt 1/4 c Oil

1 tb Black mustard seeds

2 ts Cumin seeds

1 md Onion, finely chopped

6 Garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 ts Dried red chilies

Wash pigeon peas & boil them with the water & turmeric & salt for 20 minutes. Heat oil in medium pot, add mustard & cumin seeds & fry until mustard seeds start to pop. Stir in onion & garlic & fry till browned & & soft. Mix in ground chili & stir for 30 seconds. Remove & pour over peas. Stir thoroughly, cover & simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with plain rice. Rani, "Feast of India"