Lobia Chaat

Ingredients

• 1.0 cup Cowpeas
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 0.5 cup Tomato
• 0.5 cup Cucumber
• 1.0 piece Green Chilli
• 2.0 tbsp Mint Leaves
• 2.0 tbsp Coriander Leaves
• 2.0 tbsp Lemon
• 2.0 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0.25 cup Peanuts
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 3.0 cup Water
• 1.0 tsp Chaat Masala
• 1.0 tsp Cumin Powder

Cooking Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Toss gently to combine.
6. Serve Immediately.