Lobia - Black Eyed Beans Masala (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
Super flavorful with sweet and tangy notes, this protein packed Lobia - Black Eyed Beans Masala (Instant Pot or Stovetop) is an easy and tasty recipe. Try this with rice or naan bread for a healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 11/2 cup black eyed beans
- 1 onions , finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger , minced
- 1 tsp garlic , minced
- 1/2 tsp green chilies , minced
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 2 dry red chilli
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 11/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp jaggery
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- cilantro , for garnish
- pickled onions , for garnish
Instructions
Instant Pot:
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Wash and soak the black eyed beans for 6-8 hours, ideally overnight. Drain the bean after soaking.
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Turn the instant pot on sauté mode and add the ghee. When hot, add cumin seeds, dry red chili, onions ginger, garlic and green chilies, and saute for 2 minutes till onions are translucent.
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Add black eyed beans, water, all dry spices (except garam masala, tamarind and tomato puree).
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Lock the lid and cook in bean mode for 22 minutes. Make sure your vent is on the sealing position.
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When the cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally.
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Open the instant pot and put it on sauté mode. Add in tomato puree, tamarind pulp, garam masala and jaggery. Saute for 4-5 minutes and your Masala Black Eyed Beans are ready!
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Garnish with cilantro, pickled onions and and enjoy with naan bread, tandoori roti or rice!
Stove Top:
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Use a pressure cooker and follow the above recipe and instead pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. The first whistle should be on high and then you cook it on low-medium for the rest of the whistles.