Description
A comforting blend of black-eyed peas and brown rice infused with aromatic spices, quick to prepare in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked black-eyed peas
- 2/3 cup brown basmati rice
- 1 tsp oil (avocado preferred)
- 1/3 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/3 tsp mustard seeds
- 3 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup peanuts (or nuts of choice)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, chopped
- 1/2 hot green chili (optional)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/3 tsp cayenne (to taste)
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 to 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas and brown basmati rice in hot water for 20-30 minutes.
- Press the Sauté mode on the Instant Pot and add oil. Once shimmering, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and whole cloves; sauté until fragrant.
- Add peanuts and roast until golden, then stir in onions, garlic, ginger, and optional chili; sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Mix in turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and cayenne; let spices bloom for 1 minute.
- Add chopped tomato and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Drain soaked peas and rice; add to pot with water and salt. Mix well and close lid tightly.
- Set pressure cook for 18-20 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes.
- Open pot and gently stir; adjust salt and mix in lemon juice and cilantro.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
For added depth, experiment with different spices or vegetables. This dish is beginner-friendly and can be customized to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: South Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Black Eyed Peas, Pilaf, Vegan, Comfort Food, Quick Meal
