Mom's Black Eyed Peas Curry (Raungi) Vegan Gluten Free
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Mom's Black Eyed Peas Curry (Raungi) Vegan Gluten Free
Description
Mom's Black Eyed Peas Curry (Raungi) starts by blending fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chili, and lemon juice into a smooth paste, which forms the base of the curry. The paste is cooked slowly with oil, onions, and a variety of warm spices including cumin, turmeric, chana masala or a garam masala mixture, and asafoetida until it thickens and oil separates. This intensifies the flavor and aroma.
Soaked black eyed peas are added and pressure-cooked until tender in the richly spiced sauce. The curry balances spicy and savory notes with a touch of lemon juice for brightness. It is intended to be served hot, garnished with lemon wedges and cilantro, often accompanied by Indian breads like rotis or naan or basmati rice.
The recipe accommodates adjusting the curry thickness by varying water and seasoning to taste after cooking. It provides a nourishing, plant-based main or side dish that holds well as leftovers. Nutritional information is calculated per serving.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato medium
- 1 inch ginger can be substituted with ginger paste, chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic can be substituted with garlic paste, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes to taste, or 1 green chili
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion medium, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- pinch asafoetida hing
- 1 teaspoon chana masala powder Or 1 bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon each of coriander powder, cinnamon powder, cloves powder, cardamom powder, black pepper and pinch of nutmeg, or garam masala
- 1 cup dry black eye peas soaked for an hour or overnight
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon raw sugar
Instructions
- In a blender, add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chili, lemon juice. Blend into a paste and keep aside.
- In a pressure cooker, add oil and onions.
- Cook until onions are translucent. Add in the spices, asofetida, garam masala or chana masala blend and mix well.
- Add in the blended tomato mixture and cook over medium low, partially covered with occasional stirring until the paste thickens and starts to leave oil (about 15-20 minutes)
- Add in the salt, sugar and 1.5 cups water depending on your preference for thick or thin curry. Add in drained black eyed peas.
- Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles(7 to 9 mins at high pressure).
- Let the pressure cooker release pressure by itself( 5 minutes). Adjust salt. Add more garam masala spice blend and chili flakes per taste. Mix well.
- Serve hot topped with lemon wedges, cilantro and Rotis or Naans(Indian flat breads) or Basmati Rice! Have a fun day!
- Saucepanr: Add 2 cups water, salt, soaked black eyed peas to the tomato mixture after step 4 in a saucepan. Cover and cook on low-medium for about an hour. Stir once or twice in between. Mash some black eyed peas, adjust water if needed. Serve hot. If using canned black eyed peas, cook with 1 cup water for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Soak black eyed peas for at least one hour or overnight for faster cooking and better digestion.
- Adjust water quantity to control curry thickness according to preference.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, fresh cilantro, and Indian flatbreads or basmati rice for a complete meal.
- Use either chana masala powder or a mix of garam masala spices as preferred for flavor variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1685IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 30.1mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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