Black Eyed Peas Curry (Indian Lobia Masala) - Instant Pot & Stovetop

Name: Black Eyed Peas Curry (Indian Lobia Masala) - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Black eyed peas (Lobia) (soaked in water for 4 hours up to overnight); 1 tablespoon Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Green Chili Pepper (diced); 1 cup Onion (diced ); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated); 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced ); 1 cup Tomato (diced ); 2 cups Water (for cooking); 1 teaspoon Lime juice; Cilantro (to granish); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1/2-1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (mild, adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1 teaspoon Garam Masala (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Black Eyed Peas Curry or Lobia Masala is a popular dish in North India, that is so easy and quick to make in the pressure cooker. It is made in an onion-tomato gravy, along with lots of ginger, garlic and aromatic spices. It is perfect to enjoy with some steaming basmati rice and parathas.

Updated at: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:52:16 GMT