INGREDIENTS

1. Payar (Cowpea) : 1/4 Kg
2. Onion / Shallots : half Sabola/ 5-6 shallots
3. Garlic (Optional) : 3 cloves
4. Turmeric powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
5. Crushed dried red chilly : 1 Tablespoon
6. Coconut oil
7. Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
8. Salt

Method

1. Wash payar thoroughly using salt and turmeric water and cut them into small pieces.
2. Add 1/4th cup of water and cook the payar along with 3 garlic (optional) in a cooker for 2 whistles.
3. Place a pan on fire and add little coconut oil into it.
4. Add shallots/onion, curry leaves into the oil and saute it for 1 minute.
5. Add 1/4th teaspoon of turmeric powder and saute until the raw smell goes off.
6. Drain the excess water in the cooker and transfer the payar to the pan and mix it well.
7. Add salt as per the requirement and crushed red chillies and mix it again.
8. Close the lid of the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Tasty Payar Mezukkupuratty is ready.