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Black-Eyed Peas Curry
Indian gravies, koftas, and saucy mains meant to pair with rice, roti, or phulkas.
- Protein
- Black-eyed peas
- Meal format
- Curries & Gravies
- Base
- Jeera Rice, Roti
Onion, Tomato
From my kitchenCook this meal
Ingredients & method
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 28 mins
- Total
- 38 mins
- Serves
- 2
Black-Eyed Peas
- 1 cupdried black-eyed peas (lobia / alasandalu), soaked overnight
- 2½ cupswater
- to tasteSalt
Curry Base
- 1 tablespoonoil or ghee
- 1 teaspooncumin (jeera) seeds
- 1medium onion, finely chopped
- 2medium tomatoes, chopped
Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1 teaspooncoriander powder
- ½ teaspoonred chili powder
- ½ teaspoongaram masala
- to tasteSalt
Notes & Tips
- Black-eyed peas are known by many names — lobia, alasandalu, cow peas, or black-eyed beans. Any variety works well for this recipe.
- The beauty of this curry is its simplicity. The flavor comes from the combination of cumin, onions, tomatoes, and the natural creaminess of the cooked peas, so you do not need a long list of spices.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro at the end brightens up the curry and balances the earthy flavors beautifully.
Step by step
Method
- 01
Add the dried black-eyed peas to a bowl and soak them in plenty of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 02
Drain the soaking water and rinse the black-eyed peas well with fresh water.
- 03
Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add oil or ghee.
- 04
Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 05
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- 06
Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and become slightly mushy.
- 07
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala (if using), and salt. Mix well.
- 08
Add the soaked black-eyed peas and stir everything together.
- 09
Add water and mix well.
- 10
Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on Pressure Cook (High) for 6 minutes.
- 11
Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- 12
Open the lid and stir well. If desired, lightly mash a few black-eyed peas with the back of a ladle to create a thicker, creamier curry.
- 13
Adjust the consistency with additional hot water if needed.
- 14
Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.
- 15
This simple Black-Eyed Peas Curry is a comforting, protein-rich curry that comes together easily in the Instant Pot. It pairs wonderfully with roti or chapati!
