Vanpayar (Red cow peas/ Red chori) sabji

This is a typical kerala style sabji. Vanpayar (Red cow peas/ Red chori) has lots of healthy benefits. This recipe is really simple and short. This can be used as a side dish for rice. Even you can have this with chappathi and paratha.

Ingredients

1. Vanpayar (Redd cow peas/ Red chori)-2 full hand bowls
2. Green chilly-1
3. curry leaves
4. Onion-2
5. Garlic-4 cloves
6. Red chilly powder-1/2 teaspoon
7. Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
8. Salt to taste

Method of preparation

Step 1

Put Vanpayar (Red cow peas/Red chori) in a pressure cooker add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and boil it [3-4 whistle]. Keep it aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan fry chopped onions,curry leaves and green chilly. Once onion turns golden add salt and boiled Vanpayar (Red cow peas/Red chori). stir it and mix it. Once it becomes dry add smashed garlic ,stir it and mix well. Close pan with a lid for a while(1 minute). Switch off the gas.

NB:

1. Since this is a dry item be careful while adding salt. 1/2 teaspoon will be more than enough.

Remember....The very important ingredient which make your curry tasty is 'Your affection'. So prepare your food with a smiling heart. :)

All the best

Winnie Manjunath