Black Eyed Beans Curry/ Lobia curry is a very delicious, creamy and protein-rich dish. This curry is vegan, gluten-free and perfect for weekend meals. Let's see how to make this curry in an Instant pot or stovetop pressure cooker.
Black-eyed beans / Lobia
Black-eyed beans are also known as Alasandalu or bobbarlu in South India and Lobia in North India. Making this curry is so easy as it has very good nutrition values.
Before getting the instant pot, I use to prepare this dish in a pressure cooker. But making this curry in the instant pot is hassle-free as there is no need of standing and count the whistles.
This Lobia curry goes perfectly with so many dishes like Instant pot coconut milk pulao, Jeera rice or Baby potato fry or Ghee rice. We also often make Fritters with these beans.
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- Black-eyed beans / Lobia
- Why you will love this instant pot black-eyed peas curry
- A short video of making beans curry
- Ingredients used to make the curry
- How to make Black eyed beans curry in Instant pot
- How to make this curry on the Stovetop Pressure cooker
- Storing tips of beans curry
- Faq's & Tips
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Why you will love this instant pot black-eyed peas curry
- It is creamy and delicious!
- Easily can adjust the spice level to mild or spicy
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Ready in under 30 minutes
A short video of making beans curry
Ingredients used to make the curry
- Black eyed beans
- Chopped onions
- Chopped tomatoes
- Ginger garlic paste
- Red chilli powder
- Coriander powder
- Garam masala
- Bay leaf
- Cumin seeds
- Oil
- Salt
- Coriander leaves - to garnish
For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient, check the recipe card below
How to make Black eyed beans curry in Instant pot
Wash and soak the beans overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Switch on the instant pot. Select the saute mode and heat oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and stir it.
Now, add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell of the paste has gone.
Next, add tomatoes and sauté until they are soft and mushy. Add spice powders, mix well, cover and cook on low saute mode for 5 minutes.
Now add the soaked beans, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
Add 1+½ cup water, check the seasoning. Add coriander leaves and cancel the saute mode.
Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode and select pressure cook mode and set the timer for 12 minutes.
when cooking time is done, allow natural pressure to release naturally.
Serve this healthy and delicious curry with plain rice or roti.
How to make this curry on the Stovetop Pressure cooker
- This dish can be easily made on the stovetop too.
- Follow the same steps of the instant pot recipe
- After adding the water, stir well, cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 whistles or until the beans are good well.
Storing tips of beans curry
Fridge: This Lobia /beans masala will last for 5 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight box.
Freezer: You can freeze this curry for 1 month
Before serving, reheat the curry completely.
Faq's & Tips
Yes, you can use canned beans in this recipe. Only 5 minutes of pressure cooking in an instant pot and 1 whistle in a stovetop pressure cooker would be required. Before using canned peas, drain and rinse them
No, even if you half or double the quantity, the cooking time remains the same
Yes, if you forgot to soak the beans, you can pressure cook for 50 minutes. But I recommend soaking the beans for at least 6hours or overnight, soaking the peas helps in the digestion process.
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Black Eyed Beans Curry Recipe (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black eyed bean - 1 cup
- 2 Chopped onions (medium)
- 2 Chopped tomatoes (medium)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
- 1+½ teaspoon Red chilli powder - 1 ½ tsp
- 1+½ teaspoon Coriander powder - 1 ½ Tsp
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala – ½ tsp
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 to 3 tablespoon Oil
- Coriander leaves - to garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Wash and soak the beans overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Switch on the instant pot. Select the saute mode and heat oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and stir it.
- Now, add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell of the paste has gone.
- Next, add tomatoes and sauté until they are soft and mushy. Add spice powders, mix well, cover and cook on low saute mode for 5 minutes.
- Now add the soaked beans, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 1+½ cup water, check the seasoning. Add coriander leaves and cancel the saute mode
- Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode and select pressure cook mode and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- when cooking time is done, allow natural pressure to release naturally.
- Serve this healthy and delicious curry with plain rice or roti.
Stovetop pressure cooker method:
- This dish can be easily made on the stovetop too.
- Follow the same steps of the instant pot recipe
- After adding the water, stir well, cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 whistles or until the beans are good well.
Video
Notes
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.
- I highly recommend soaking the beans for at least 6 hours.
Lobiya or lack eyed beans are a favorite at my house. Your recipe looks different and really nice. I am gonna try this variation
Thank you Nandita, sure try and please let me know how it came.
Suva healthy and soulful bowl of black eye beans curry, can have it on its own anytime.
Thank you, Soma.
Nutritious and protein rich beans curry looks absolutely delicious. I can have this curry with anything, even with some bread slices to finish my meal happily.
Thank you, Priya.
Black eyed peas are my favourite kind of beans. I love their smoothness and they are so healthy! Thank you for the delicious and simple recipe.
Thank you, Ashima
I was having a hand ful of black eyed beans which was just not enough for a sundal. Right then I saw this and made it asap. Loved it with some rotis. Thankyou
Thank you Mildly Indian for trying the recipe.Hope you enjoyed it.
Ooo, I love black-eyed beans; can have it with rice all the time! Bookmarking this to make soon; another one to enjoy!
Lobia beans are my family favourite too ! Your curry looks very delicious. Will try your version next time.
These are so nutritious and protein rich curry .... Looks absolutely delicious !!! I can have this curry with anything dear 🙂
The curry looks lip smacking delish ..I can relish this with hot rotis ...Such a protein rich amazing curry
One of favourite in my house, actually we just had for our dinner today. So delicious and packed with goodness.
This curry looks delicious, perfect with rice and dal. I usually make this version and another one with coconut paste 🙂
Black eyes beans curry I love most even more then rajma masala. Looking absolutely inviting and finger licking. must have recipe on the blog.
Black eyed beans gravy is a power pack nutritious dish. I would happily finish the bowl with a hot roti or rice. It looks very delicious. These simple curries can definitely make a comfort meal without any hassle.
Such a simple, easy to make and comforting curry yet packed with so much proteins and nutrients. I just need couple of rotis to finish off the bowl of this curry. Lovely share Pavani.☺
Lobiya is often made at home and something similar. It tastes good with chapati or phulka. Looks awesome.
Black eyed beans curry looks delish .Awesome share Pavani.
Wow lovely easy recipe of black eyed beans. Black eyed curry is family favourite , but always made in typical gujarati style (sweet ). Surely try this version.
The curry looks so creamy and delicious. I make them rarely as all in the family are not much fond of these, though I like black eyed beans alot.
Easy peasy recipe😊
Hi – quick question can you cook the black eyed beans in a normal pan if you dont have a pressure cooker?
Hi Ashton, yes you can cook them in normal pan, by adding enough water and cook .
Thanks! I’m going to make this for lunch today 🙂
Ashton, looking forward for your feedback.
This recipe was amazing! My black eyed peas curry was just delicious! I added some chicken stock to it as well. Looking forward to trying out your other recipes. 🙂
This recipe was amazing! My black eyed peas curry was just delicious! I added some chicken stock to it as well. Looking forward to trying out your other recipes. 🙂
I am glad that you liked my recipe. Thank you so much for your feedback 😀