Black Eyed Peas Salad (Lobia Chaat)

5 from 1 vote

The Black eyed peas salad (or lobia chaat) is a healthy, protein-packed recipe made with black-eyed peas, chopped veggies, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a bright, Indian-spice lemon dressing. Makes a perfect light lunch or side dish.

Course Salad, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword black eyed peas salad, lobia chaat, lobia salad

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

For Cooking Black Eyed Peas

1 cup black eyed peas dried
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt

Salad Ingredients

½ cup onion finely chopped
½ cup tomatoes finely chopped
½ cup cucumber diced
1 green chili finely chopped
2 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped
2 tablespoons mint leaves finely chopped
¼ cup roasted peanuts

Dressing

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, pepper to taste
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1 teaspoon chaat masala

Instructions

Cook Black Eyed Peas

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.
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.

Prepare The Dressing

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.

Assembling the Salad

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.
Toss gently to combine.
Serve Immediately.

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