Stewed Pigeons Peas

Ingredients: 

1/2 lbs salted pigtail, cut into 1 inch pieces 

Fresh or frozen pigeon peas, not canned- 1 lbs or more 

Oil- a little 

A small piece of pumpkin 

Black pepper (salt, if needed) 

A little mixed fresh seasonings, such as parsley, celery, sprig of thyme- cut up small- 

onion 

garlic cloves 

1) Wash and scald salted pigtail- drain off the water to get rid of excess salt 

2) In a pressure cooker, put a little oil, add garlic and sauté until golden, but take care not to burn it 

3) Add pigeon peas ( if you use frozen peas, just wash them under hot water until defrosted, then immediately put into the pot) 

4) Stir-fry peas for a few minutes 

5) Add pigtail, pumpkin pieces (peeled and washed) , seasonings, black pepper, onion and stir through 

6) Add boiling water to cover and pressurize until soft (check after 10 mins)