Harvey's Simple Black-Eyed Peas Curry

This is a quick and simple curry dish.  You can add additional vegetables that you have on hand (celery, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, etc.) if you so desire!

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INGREDIENTS

1 TBS olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 tsp freshly grated ginger 

1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained

1 tsp tumeric

Pinch cayenne, or to taste

1 tsp salt

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp Garam Masala

1 ½ c half and half or 1 can coconut milk

2 c vegetable stock or chicken broth

2 can black-eyed peas, lightly drained

1 head cauliflower, chopped (optional)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

-Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until translucent and slightly browned. Stir in garlic and grated ginger root; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add tomato; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cayenne, salt, paprika, and garam masala; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add half and half, stock, and black-eyed peas.

-Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately with basmati rice.