Black Eyed Peas Salad (Lobia Chaat)

Ingredients

• 1 cup black eyed peas (dried)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
• 1 green chili (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt, pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cook Black Eyed Peas ---

2. 2

   In Traditional Stovetop Pressure Cooker: Pressure cook the rinsed black eyed peas, and salt with 3 cups of water for 3-4 whistles on medium-low heat. Let the pressure release naturally.

3. 3

   Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: I generally cook the black eyed peas in an Instant Pot as it is very easy, and cooks perfectly every time. Pressure cook rinsed lobia, and salt with 3 cups water on High Pressure for 8 minutes on Manual mode and let the pressure release naturally.Note: 1 cup of dried black eyed peas yields 2.5 - 3 cups of boiled black eyed peas.

4. 4

   --- Prepare The Dressing ---

5. 5

   In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala. Whisk to combine.

6. 6

   --- Assembling the Salad ---

7. 7

   In a large mixing bowl, add all the salad ingredients, like boiled black eyed peas, veggies like onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilies, herbs, roasted peanuts and dressing.

8. 8

   Toss gently to combine.

9. 9

   Serve Immediately.