Black Eyed Peas Curry (Indian Lobia Masala) - Instant Pot & Stovetop
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4.9
312 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Black Eyed Peas Curry (Indian Lobia Masala) - Instant Pot & Stovetop
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Black Eyed Peas Curry or Lobia Masala is a popular dish in North India, that is so easy and quick to make in the pressure cooker. It is made in an onion-tomato gravy, along with lots of ginger, garlic and aromatic spices. It is perfect to enjoy with some steaming basmati rice and parathas.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Black eyed peas (Lobia) soaked in water for 4 hours up to overnight
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 green chili pepper diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato diced
- 2 cups water for cooking
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- cilantro to granish
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2-1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
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Instructions
- Soak the black eyed peas in abundant water for 4 hours or overnight so they are all submerged. When you are ready to cook, drain the water.
Instant Pot Method
- Start the Pressure Cooker in sauté mode and heat it. Add oil and cumin seeds. Then add the diced green chili pepper.
- Once the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the onions, ginger and garlic. Let this cook for 3-4 mins.
- Add the tomatoes and spices to the instant pot and cook for another 3 mins.
- Add the drained black eyed peas and water to the instant pot. Stir well. Press Cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the pressure cooker setting to Manual or Pressure Cook mode at high pressure for 12 minutes.
- After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Stir in the lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve with roti/rice.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
- Follow the same steps as above. Cook on high flame for 2 whistles and then change to medium-low flame and let it cook for another 12 minutes. Then let the pressure release naturally.
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Notes
- Canned Black Eyed Peas: For canned black eyed peas, use two 15-oz cans in this recipe. Drain the liquid in the can, then add the peas with 1 cup of water and pressure cook for just 1 minute.
- Frozen Black Eyed Peas: You can also use frozen black eyed peas in this recipe. Follow the same steps and pressure cook for 4 minutes on high pressure.
- Green Chili Pepper: I typically use Thai, Birdeye or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust to your taste.
- Forgot to soak: If you forget to soak, then try soaking for ½-1 hour in hot water and cook for longer, about 20 mins in the pressure cooker.
- Pot-in-pot rice: You can also cook rice, pot-in-pot with this curry. When cooking this curry after soaking the peas overnight, cook with white rice pot-in-pot for 12 minutes at high pressure. If you are cooking without soaking, then cook brown rice pot-in-pot with this curry and pressure cook for 20 minutes.
- Make it heartier: Add some veggies such as carrots and celery before pressure cooking. Then stir in some collard greens or spinach or kale once pressure cooking is completed.
- Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker and has been updated to make it even better and easier.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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