Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Rice Pulao
Impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful instant pot recipe for black-eyed peas rice pulao. Perfect for New Year's Day or any day of the year!
Servings: 5
Calories: 283kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup basmati rice low GI ( I used Lakshmi brand)
- 1 cup black eyed peas dried
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ inch ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon biryani masala powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ inch cinnamon stick
- 2 ½ cup water
- salt to taste
- 3 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse black-eyed peas in water until it runs clear. Soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
- Turn on the instant pot and select sauté mode.
- Add 2-3 teaspoon olive oil, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick to the pot.1 bay leaf, ½ inch cinnamon stick
- Once the oil is hot, add chopped onions and ginger.1 onion, ½ inch ginger
- Sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and spices to the pot. Mix well.2 tomatoes, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon biryani masala powder, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, salt to taste
- Add soaked and drained black-eyed peas and basmati rice and mix them well.1 cup black eyed peas, 1 ½ cup basmati rice
- Add water and salt to taste. Stir well and close the lid of the instant pot.2 ½ cup water
- Set it on sealing position on high pressure for 8-10 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release naturally.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with side dish like kurma or vegan raita.2 teaspoon cilantro
Notes
- If you don't have an instant pot, you can make this recipe in a regular pressure cooker or on the stovetop by adjusting the cooking times accordingly.
- Be sure to soak the beans in a large pot to speed up the cooking process.
- You can add other leafy greens like collard greens or baby spinach or vegetables like bell pepper, red pepper, and carrots to make it a more wholesome meal.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences by adding more or less of the spices listed.
- Biryani masala powder: Instead, you can use individual spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom powder, clove powder and black pepper powder to add a different flavor profile.
- Add a bit of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
- Coconut milk: To make this dish richer, add some coconut milk towards the end of cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg