Black-Eyed Pea Masala

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 yellow onion, chopped

1 carrot, peeled & chopped

1 cup celery, sliced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1” ginger, peeled & chopped

1 serrano pepper, deseeded & chopped

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cumin seed

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp gochugaru

salt / pepper

1 15-oz can tomatoes

1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, drained & rinsed

saute veg in oil for 5 minutes

add spices / tomatoes, saute another 2 minutes

add black-eyed peas, bring to a boil

lower heat, simmer 10 minutes until veg barely tender

serve w/ rice