It is an important and very delicious item in the Sadya.
Erissery can also be made with yam and unripe plantains. Apart from cowpeas,
pigeon peas i.e. Arhar dal is also traditionally added. Erissery tastes best
with steamed rice that is served along with sambar. For the recipe visit:
http://www.indianetzone.com/74/erissery.htm