Subru Uncle's Black-Eyed Peas (Chauli) Recipe

Name: Subru Uncle's Black-Eyed Peas (Chauli)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups black-eyed peas, cleaned, washed, drained and soaked overnight in plenty of water; 1 medium green chili, washed, ends trimmed, slit and finely chopped; 7 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and finely chopped; 14 inch fresh ginger, peeled, washed, sliced and finely chopped; 4 roma tomatoes, washed, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon red chili powder; 2 medium purple onions; 5 ¼ cups water, divided (this does not include water for soaking the peas); 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups black-eyed peas, cleaned, washed, drained and soaked overnight in plenty of water
1 medium green chili, washed, ends trimmed, slit and finely chopped
7 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and finely chopped
14 inch fresh ginger, peeled, washed, sliced and finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon red chili powder
2 medium purple onions
5 ¼ cups water, divided (this does not include water for soaking the peas)
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Soak the black eye peas overnight in lots of water.
2
Drain and keep aside.
3
Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
4
Add ginger, garlic, green chillies and onions.
5
Stir fry until the raw smell of the ginger and garlic is gone and the onions turn reddish brown (lightly browned).
6
Add turmeric and red chili powders.
7
Mix well.
8
Stir fry for 2 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes an 1 cup of water as well as a little over 1/4 cup more of water.
10
Stir and cook on high flame until the tomatoes are completely tender (the mixture should be mushy).
11
Add salt, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
12
Toss in the boiled and drained black eye peas.
13
Stir in 4 cups of water.
14
Close the lid of the cooker.
15
Cook on high flame until you hear 4 whistles.
16
Stir and serve over rice or with Indian flatbreads (rotis) and fat free plain yogurt on the side.
17
Enjoy!

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups black-eyed peas, cleaned, washed, drained and soaked overnight in plenty of water, 1 medium green chili, washed, ends trimmed, slit and finely chopped, 7 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and finely chopped, 14 inch fresh ginger, peeled, washed, sliced and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Subru Uncle's Black-Eyed Peas (Chauli) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Subru Uncle's Black-Eyed Peas (Chauli)

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