Lady Pea Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lady peas (if using dry, soak in water for 4 hours up to overnight

• 1 tablespoon Oil

• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 

• 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 garnish

Curry Spices

• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric 

• 1/2-1 teaspoon Cayenne chili powder, adjust to taste

• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder

• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala , adjust to taste

• 1 teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste

Mix spices and set aside

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Start the Instant Pot in sauté mode and heat it. Add oil and cumin seeds. Then add the diced green chili pepper.

3. Once the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the onions, ginger and garlic. Let this cook for 3-4 mins.

4. Add the tomatoes and spices to the instant pot and cook for another 3 mins.

5. Add the drained black eyed peas and water to the instant pot. Stir well. Press Cancel and close the lid with the vent in the sealing position.

6. Change the pressure cooker setting to Manual or Pressure Cook mode at high pressure for 12 minutes.

7. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Stir in the lime juice. 

8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice, tzatziki sauce and toasted naan. 

9. Sprinkle a dash of Chaat Masala on top

Adapted from a Pipingpotcurry Recipe

Urban Cowgill Aug. 2024