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Black Eyed Pea Lentil Soup with Sriracha Tadka

This Black Eyed Pea Lentil Soup with Sriracha Tadka is a perfect warming soup for winter. Spicy and filled with protein Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. About 12 gms of protin per serving.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time4 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Servings: 4
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry Lentils Indian Brown Lentils/Whole Red/Sabut Masoor or use any Lentils
  • 1/2 cup dry black eyed peas or cow peas/raungi
  • 2 teaspoons organic canola or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 5-6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon or more garam masala or curry powder or other spice blends like berbere
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery Optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper Optional
  • 1-2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha or to taste or soak a large dry red chili in vinegar until soft. then blend with 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2.5 cups water more for thinner consistency
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Soak the black eyed peas and Lentils overnight or atleast 4 hours. Drain and rinse and keep ready.
  • In a pressure cooker or a deep pan, add oil and heat on medium. Add cumin seeds and mix for a few seconds.
  • Add in the ginger, garlic and onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add in all the spices and mix for a few seconds. Add in the celery and bell peppers if using, tomato and Sriracha to taste and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender and mushy.
  • Add the rinsed beans, lentils, salt and water.
  • Mix and pressure cook on medium heat for 4-5 whistles, or 15 minutes at high pressure after the high pressure. (manual 15 mins in the Instant Pot). Let the pressure release naturally.
  • If making in a saucepan, add rinsed lentils+peas, 3 cups of water, salt, cover and cook for about an hour on medium heat, or until the black eyed peas are cooked.
  • Taste for salt and spice. Add more garam masala/Sriracha if needed. Add more water if needed(depends on the method of cooking, the beans and your preference of the consistency)
  • Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro or seasoning of choice. Serve with flatbread(Rotis, Naan) or Rice, or as a dip with pita bread, or a chili bowl with pickled jalapeno and crackers/chips, or a sloppy burger.

Notes

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3.9mg