Dry Peas Curry (Pattani Kulambu)

1 cup dry peas

Overnight soak peas. 

2 cups tomatoes

1" ginger

5 garlic cloves

1" cinnamon

1 clove

1 cardamom

Grind all the above to a smooth paste.

1 tbsp oil

1 onion, chopped

2 green chilies

Heat oil in pressure pan, add onion, green chilies, saute for 5 minutes in medium flame.

1 and 3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 and 1/4 tsp red chili powder

2 tsp coriander powder

1 cup potato, diced

2 cups water

Add ground masala, soaked peas, all the above, mix well. Allow to cook for 20 whistles (otherwise, the peas won't be cooked). Allow the pressure to release.

1/4 cup coconut

1/4 cup cashew nuts

1 tbsp pottu kadalai

1 tsp fennel seeds

3/4 cup water

Grind all the above to smooth paste.

1/2 cup water

Open the cooker, add the ground coconut masala, allow to boil for 5 minutes.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME

Source: kannammacooks