This is a popular Recipe using Black-Eyed Peas that is not only easy but extremely delicious too. Black Eyed Peas Curry is a popular recipe from Indian cuisine and is often prepared for lunch or dinner.
Black-eyed peas are Lobia or Chowli in Hindi and are available in all grocery stores. These beans are rich in protein, easy to cook, and a delicious veg source of protein for an Indian lunch or dinner.
This easy-to-cook recipe using Black Eyed Peas gets ready in under 25 minutes in a pressure cooker. You could also make this recipe in an Instant Pot.
Basically, a one-pot recipe, Black Eyed Peas using minimum ingredients, makes a high-protein meal. If you combine it with rice or Rotis this will make a complete Indian meal. Today we are cooking this in a pressure cooker. Cooking food in a pressure cooker not only retains its nutrient value but also cooks food, in less time.
Indian families always cook lentils and pulses in a pressure cooker to save time and nutrients. You are bound to find at least one pressure cooker in every Indian home.
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Black Eyed Peas Nutrition
Black Eyed Peas are a type of beans that are called Chowli or Lobhia locally in India. These creamy white beans with black marks called eyes are highly nutritious and are also a great source of protein and good carbohydrates.
With my little research to know the nutritional value of Black Eyed Peas, I came across this website and listed the nutrient value for you. You may like to refer to this for a detailed explanation https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthiest-beans-legumes
Black Eyed Peas contain antioxidants like flavonoids that help in boosting the immune system. These are also an excellent source of fiber and help in weight management – this caught my interest.
Apart from protein, carbohydrate, and fiber, Black Eyed Peas also contain these essential vitamins and minerals –
- Calcium – A vital mineral essential for building bones.
- Iron – this is a mineral linked to hemoglobin and essential for transporting oxygen to the brain and various organs of our body.
- Vitamin A – essential vitamin for healthy cells and good vision.
- Vitamin K – protects against blood clotting and helps in bone metabolism.
- Magnesium – an important mineral for the functioning of our body and also helps in type 2 diabetes, and lowering Blood Pressure.
- Zinc – a nutrient that is essential for a good immune system.
- Copper – this vital mineral along with iron helps in forming the red blood cells in our body.
- Manganese – this mineral that is found in beans and legumes has strong anti-oxidant properties and is also good for bone health and the immune system.
- Folate – also helps in the production of red blood cells. A vital vitamin during pregnancy for development of the child’s brain and spine.
How to Cook Black-Eyed Peas Curry
Ingredients
- 250 grams Black Eyed Peas, soaked
- Onion 1 medium, chopped
- Tomato, 1 medium cubed
- 1 inch Ginger, chopped or 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 – 3 Green chillies slit
- 1½ tbsp Bottle Masala or curry masala
- 3 tbsp Oil for cooking
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Method
- First, soak 1 cup of black-eyed peas in water for 5 – 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Then, heat 3 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker. Sauté one medium chopped onion till it turns light brown in colour.
- Now add 1-inch piece chopped ginger and also 2 – 3 slit green chillies and stir fry for one minute. You can even choose to add ginger garlic paste instead of chopped ginger. Do not add more green chillies as we would be making the recipe using black-eyed peas and Bottle Masala.
- Once the onion, ginger, and green chillies are sauteed add 1.5 tbsp Bottle Masala or curry masala and mix well. Sprinkle a little water to avoid the burning of masala.
- Finally, put in the soaked black-eyed peas and salt and stir well. Then add in 2 cups of water and one chopped tomato. Cover the pressure cooker and set the flame on high.
- After the first whistle, reduce the flame and then let the Black Eyed Peas cook on a low flame for 10 – 12 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Rotis or Parathas. Also, goes well with steamed rice.
Serving Suggestions
Make this Recipe Using Black Eyed peas and then serve this curry as a main course for your lunch or dinner.
Serve curry with Parathas, Rice, Rotis or Chapatis
Other Indian vegetarian recipes you may like
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Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 250 grams Black Eyed Peas soaked
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1 medium Tomato, cubed
- 1 inch Ginger chopped or 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 – 3 Green chillies slit
- 1½ tbsp Bottle Masala or curry masala
- 2 – 3 tbsp Oil for cooking
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
How to cook Black Eyed Peas
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add in the chopped onions. Fry the onions till they turn light brown.
- Add the slit green chillies and chopped ginger and fry for a minute.
- Now add the bottle masala or curry masala and mix well. Sprinkle a little water to avoid burning the masala.
- Put in the soaked and drained black-eyed peas. Add 2 cups water, salt and the chopped tomato.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high flame till the 1st whistle blows. After the whistle reduce the flame and cook for 10 – 12 minutes.
- Open the pressure cooker and reduce the gravy, if any on high flame. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Notes
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight for better results.
- Add 2 cups water while cooking the black-eyed peas. Reduce the gravy to suit your requirement by placing the cooker on high flame.
- Substitute Bottle masala with any curry masala or chilli powder with garam masala powder.
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Recipe looks awesome. Will try it out soon.