Black Eyed Peas Stir fry with Coconut
Black Eyed Peas Stir fry with Coconut is a quick, simple and healthy stir fry packed with proteins and nutrients. Perfect to enjoy it as a snack or as a side with roti or rice.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- pressure cooker / Instant Pot
- Thick bottomed non stick pan or cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black Eyed Peas washed and soaked in cold water 1-2 hours
- 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut grated
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1-2 Green chillies chopped
- 12-15 Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2-1 tsp Jaggery/Sugar/sweetener
- Salt (as per taste)
- 2 tsp Oil
- 2-3 tbsp Fresh Coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Add the soaked beans to the pressure cooker along with soaked water, add some salt and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Pressure cooked beans should be bit firm yet it should get mashed when pressed. Strain the beans and discard the water.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once the oil is hot enough add in mustard seeds and cumin seeds and saute.
- When it splatters add in chopped green chillies, curry leaves and chopped onions and saute for a 1-2 minutes.
- Next add turmeric powder, salt and mix well and let it cook until onion turns soft and translucent.
- Add the boiled beans (excluding remaining water) to the pan, mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium low heat.
- FInally add in the fresh grated coconut and mix.
- Add some jaggery and mix it well. Continue sauteing for 2-3 minutes.
- Finally sprinkle with some fresh coriander leaves and take it off the heat.
- Serve it hot as a snack or with rice or roti.
