Persian Spinach and Black-Eyed Peas

This is a Persian recipe which I pulled out of WIKI (http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Persian_Spinach_and_Black-Eyed_Peas) when I googled Persian recipes to contribute to the AWED event
This again reminded me of our very own keerai kootu or spinach gravy curry and I add some legumes to my kootus simply because my kids love it

Here is how I made it

Ingredients

1 pack of frozen spinach
1/2 cup of black eyed peas boiled
1 tsp of tamarind pulp (instead of the suggest lemon juice)
I replaced the cinnamon and parsley recommended with cilantro and ginger powder
I did not have leeks so did not use it
Preparation
Followed the instructions on the website almost exactly except I mixed the tamarind in some water along with the spinach.
I am pasting the instructions below

1. In extra-large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until wilted and tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Add spinach, parsley, scallions and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook just until spinach has wilted, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in black-eyed Peas, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve hot.

It was very tasty and I served it with home made chappatis and love :)
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