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Hoppi'n John with Indian Touch

Delicious Hoppi's John dish made with Indian spices and veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
8 hours
Total Time8 hours 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hoppi'n John
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Swathi (Ambujom Saraswathy)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black eyed peas/ lobia soaked overnight
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 1 to mato chopped finely
  • 1 cup water plus 3 cup for cooking the black eyed peas
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder use cayenne or paprika for mild flavor
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Soak 1 cup of black eyed peas for overnight,
  • next morning wash and pressure cook them with 3 cup of water. Cook for about 4 whistles about 15 minutes.
  • In a medium sauce pot, heat oil and add mustard seeds when it start popping
  • add onion, green chili and curry leaves.
  • Once onion becomes translucent about 5 -6 minutes
  • then add ginger garlic paste and fry for another 2 minutes.
  • To this add all the spices and finally chopped tomato can cook for about 3 minutes or until it become soft.
  • Then add 1 cup of water, cooked black eyed peas and salt.
  • Cook everything for about another 5 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and enjoy with a bowl or rice.
  • You can cook everything in a slow cooker too. It will take about 5-6 hours.

Notes

If you are using Instant pot soaking overnight can be skipped and everything cooked with 35 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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