One pot meal kind of days ! Instant pot has been a savior for this new mother with a kindergardner at home and both of us WFH đŹ! I always freeze few types of beans as meal prep so on a busy day , just add some spice and rice.. have ready to eat meal thatâs naaiceee!!!
Vegetarian | Vegan | GF
Serving Size : 4
Prep â°: 5 mins | Cook â° : 10 mins
Ingredients
2 cups boiled or canned black eyed peas /lobiya
2 cup rice (basmati) ( can use quinoa as well)
3 tbsp tomato purée or 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 small cinnamon stick / dalchini
1 star anise
1 bay leaf
2-3 cloves / lavang
1 tbsp cumin seeds / jeera
3 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
4 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
Instructions
In 6 quart Instant Pot, select âSaute/Moreâ mode with cook time of 10 mins.
Add oil and when warm, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise and cloves. Wait for cumin seeds to crackle and then add onions.
Sauté the onions till golden brown and add ginger-garlic paste. After a minute, add tomatoes/tomato purée.
Cook the mixture for 2 mins and add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
Sauté the mixture for 2 mins or till oil starts leaving the sides of the pot and then add the black-eyed peas and mix well.
Add 3 cups of water , coriander leaves, salt and mix well.
Add rice on top and do not mix.
Cancel SautĂ© mode and select âPressure Cook/Highâ mode with cook time of 4 mins. Once done , quick release the pressure (QPR).
Use a folk and lightly mix the cooked rice so it doesn't become a lump. Serve hot with raita (yogurt)/pickle and Enjoy !
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