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Black Eyed Peas Lobia Masala

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black eyed peas
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste or 1/2 inch numb ginger, grated, and 1-2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1-2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2-1 tsp red chili powder or cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 a cinnamon stick
  • Optional  pinch of garam masala

Garnish

  • Cilantro
  • capcicum or red pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak black-eyed peas for at least 4 hours, overnight preferred
  • In the pressure cooker itself, heat  2 tbsp of oil.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and wait until they sputter.
  • Add onions, stir
  • Then add ginger-garlic paste and sauté til translucent.
  • Add spices: 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or more if desired), 1/2 tsp turmeric , and 1/2 cinnamon stick.
  • Then add tomatoes, sauté until the tomatoes reduce a bit.
  • Add the black eyed peas, add water and 1-2 tsp of salt
  • Fill enough water to cover beans by 1 inch, but not too much or the pressure cooker will spew out spicy water.
  • Close the pressure cooker and set to high. When you hear the first whistle, reduce to Medium.
  • Allow to cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Run pressure cooker under water or allow to cool completely before you open. Stir and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  • At this stage you can add a pinch of garam masala and garnish with cilantro if desired. I also garnished with red pepper for a fresh bite.
  • Serve with chapatis or rice!

Notes

You will need: A pressure cooker. If you don't have a pressure cooker, the beans will take a really long time to cook. (Canned beans are an acceptable alternative in this instance, but lacks the flavor of dried beans.)