To begin making the Alasande Kaalu Saaru Recipe (Malnad Style Black Eyed Beans Curry), wash and soak the black eyed peas overnight. In the morning pressure cook with enough water for 2 whistles using a pressure cooker and keep aside.

Grind all the ingredients mentioned for the ground masala to a fine paste with a little water using a mixer grinder.

Heat oil in a wide saucepan, add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and oil become fragrant.

Add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and let it splutter.

Once they splutter, add the onions and saute until it turns translucent.

Add the tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.

Once they are mushy, add the ground masala paste and saute for about 5 minutes, until the raw smell goes away.

Add in the cooked black eyed peas, enough water, season with salt and mix well.

Let the gravy simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add the garam masala powder, garnish with coriander leaves, mix and switch off the heat.

Serve the Alasande Kaalu Saaru Recipe (Malnad Style Black Eyed Beans Curry) along with Steamed Rice, Gorikayi Palya Recipe, Akki Peni Sandige and Spicy Tomato Pickle Recipe for a simple yet delightful weeknight dinner.