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Coconut-Curried Black-Eyed Peas

4 Servings

30 minutes

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From the archipelago nation of Comoros, situated in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar and once an important location in trade routes between Africa and Asia, ambrevades au curry, or curried pigeon pea, is a dish of many influences. But it also showcases essential ingredients in Comoran cooking: coconut and spices. The rich, aromatic, vegetarian curry was our starting point for this quick and simple recipe, but we opted to use black-eyed peas; you can, of course, use pigeon peas, though they may be a little harder to find (look for them in stores that offer Caribbean ingredients). To be efficient, prep the last two ingredients—the lemon juice and cilantro—while the curry simmers. Serve with rice or warm flatbread.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t use light coconut milk for this recipe. Regular full-fat coconut milk lends a tropical flavor and lushness to the otherwise lean curry. Be sure to stir the coconut milk well before use to mix in the fat that rises to the top.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2

    tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil

  • 2

    tablespoons minced fresh ginger

Directions

Reviews
Robert R.
May 2, 2025
Delicious--as a main, side, or a bed over which to serve just about any protein. I made my peas from scratch (as I had a pound from Rancho Gordo sitting around). I'm officially a black-eyed pea convert!
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Miles P.
October 16, 2024
Delicious Sauce
I feel like the sauce is the star of this dish. You could use a different kind of protein and/or add other veggies and it would still be delicious. Saving this for future meal preps!
Jennifer B.
July 16, 2024
So good!
Am not a big black eyed peas fan, but this was outstanding. Fantastic seasoning.
Jason H.
February 23, 2024
The family loved this
A single batch was just barely enough for our family of six, so I'll make a 1.5 or 2x batch next time. The kids were big fans.
Joanna W.
January 4, 2023
Excellent, simple dish
Filling, flavorful, and simple.

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