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Method

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1. 1

   Soak the cow peas in water for 3–4 hours before cooking.

2. 2

   Boil them.

3. 3

   In a separate vessel, peel the potatoes, cut them into medium pieces and boil them.

4. 4

   Make tamarind water. Soak the tamarind in a little water, squeeze it so the pulp mixes into the water, and strain.

5. 5

   Add the gram flour, red chilli powder, coriander powder and a little plain water to the tamarind water and mix thoroughly.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a toap (deep vessel) on a medium flame. When hot, add the chopped green chillies and asafoetida.

7. 7

   When the chillies start popping, add the tamarind mixture and roast it for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Add the boiled cow peas, the boiled potatoes and a little water. Cook for a few minutes until the gravy turns thick, then add the salt.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.