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Black eyed peas curry served in a grey bowl placed on a blackish gray tray with scattered black eyed peas and cilantro at the background
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Lobia Masala In Mealthy

Lobia Masala- A vegan and GF Indian style Black eyed peas curry that pairs well with rice, naan and any flatbread.
Prep Time8 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Mealthy Multipot

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 c finely chopped onions
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1.75 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 c well hydrated black eyed peas refer post for more details
  • 250 ml water
  • 6 to 7 mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Turn on the Mealthy and set it to Saute mode on 6 mins
  • Add the oil and allow it to heat up.
  • Once hot, add the cumin seeds and crackle them.
  • When the cumin crackles, add the onions and garlic paste. Mix well and saute them on 1.5 to 2 mins or until onions turn soft and pink.
  • Once done, add the spice powders along with salt, mix well and saute for 30 secs taking care not to burn them.
  • Now, add tomatoes, mix and saute until tomatoes turn mushy.
  • When tomatoes are mushy, add the beans and water. Add the mint leaves. Mix well.
  • Switch off saute mode. Close the Mealthy with the lid and turn the pressure valve to Sealing position.
  • Set the Mealthy to Pressure cook mode on high pressure for 10 mins.
  • Once cooked, wait for pressure to release naturally.
  • When pressure drops, open, mix well and switch on the saute mode again and set it to 4 mins.
  • Mash the beans slightly using a potato masher. Mix well and simmer for 4 mins. This is to reduce the water and thicken the curry.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves. Mix well and your Lobia Masala is ready to be served.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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