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Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

Last weekend I met some of my girl friends for lunch. It was long due and we finally managed to successfully do the lunch. So if you have any friends with kids, you will know what I am talking about. Since I don’t any yet, I am relatively available for meet ups most times but my friends who have one or may be even 2 find it so difficult to plan ahead citing the obvious reason. In fact even on the set day, it is still unsure whether they are going to make it for any plans or no. I understand their situation, not judging anyone. Being a parent does get very demanding and you are pressed for time always. Hats off to all those who do it so beautifully. You do have your moments but you still hang in there and enjoy this phase. I hear, these little ones grow up very quick! 🙂

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

While we chatted amicably over lunch over various topics, one of my friend who is also a mother of a beautiful toddler asked me about my blog and then suggested that I make some quick dinner recipes to help people like her. I did tell her to check out Black Eyed Peas and Dill Curry, Eggplant and Tofu stir fry in Hoisin Sauce, Vegetable Stir Fry recipes to name a few which are quick fix meals. Yes as busy working parents, all one is looking for is some easy recipe or a quick meal for dinner/lunch. Parents already have their hands full, now they want their plates full with something healthy, nutritious and something that is ready in minutes. 

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

This recipe is packed with proteins, its got lentils, spinach and black-eyed peas cooked with Indian spices to make it more flavorful and palatable. This recipes just needs 1 tbsp cooking oil and very minimal chopping too. That makes life simpler right! Boil the spinach along with tur dal, turmeric powder and salt. Meanwhile grind together onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and almonds. Here is my tip – add almonds in gravy paste or even chutney. It gives it a nutty flavor and adds more punch to the dish. In a pan, heat the oil, temper the mustard and cumin seeds. Add and fry the paste for 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away. Now add the tomatoes and saute till they become pulpy.

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the ready to use black-eyed peas. If you don’t have this, then boil them previously along with the spinach. Add all the spices and finally the boiled spinach-lentils mixture. Adjust salt and garnish with cilantro. 

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala is now ready to be served. You can have it with some brown rice or any Indian bread.

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

If this wasn’t easy then what is! It’s simple indeed. 

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 3/4 cup tur dal
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 large onion
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • Half inch ginger
  • 2 green chillies
  • 4-5 almonds
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 to matoes finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dhania jeera powder
  • 1 tsp chilly powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 3/4 cup black eyed peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Boil the spinach along with tur dal, turmeric powder and salt. Meanwhile grind together onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and almonds. Here is my tip - add almonds in gravy paste or even chutney. It gives it a nutty flavor and adds more punch to the dish. In a pan, heat the oil, temper the mustard and cumin seeds. Add and fry the paste for 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away. Now add the tomatoes and saute till they become pulpy.
  • Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the ready to use black eyed peas. If you dont have this, then boil them previously along with the spinach. Add all the spices and finally the boiled spinach-lentils mixture. Adjust salt and garnish with cilantro.
  • Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala is now ready to be served. You can have it with some brown rice or any Indian bread.
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 I dedicate this recipe to all you busy parents out there. I hear you! My recipes always aim to meet the demands of all my readers. I am so glad I can be of some help to you. This is my mother-in-law’s recipe. I learnt it from her and I am so glad that I did. She tells me that she created this recipe accidentally. She had some black-eyed peas lying around and just decided to team it up with spinach and make a spicy gravy dish to be eaten with chapatis (An Indian bread). 

Spinach & Black Eyed Peas Masala

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  1. Prairie Gal Cookin says

    March 15, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Hey, just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks so much for linking up over at Sunday’s Simple Homemaker on Prairie Gal Cookin! Please feel free to drop in and leave a different link or two on this week’s link-up, we’d love to have you! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-3rd-weekly-link-up/

    Reply
  2. Jess says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:02 am

    This seriously looks yummy, I just about jumped at my screen to eat it! Definitely a must pin 🙂 have a great day xo

    Reply
  3. swayam says

    March 11, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Such a hearty bowl. We love this in our home too.. as Im sure most Indians must!! I love your pictures.. Thanks so much for linking up at #SaucySaturday. Its so fun to see you there with us! PINNED

    Reply
    • Chef@Cookilicious says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Means a lot coming from you..i admire your pictures 🙂

      Reply
      • swayam says

        March 12, 2016 at 7:20 am

        Aww.. how sweet of you!! Thank you..and it makes me soo happy to say that you have FEATURED on #SaucySaturday! Yay.. Feel free to brag to your friends by tweeting or sharing on SM.. Hope you will join us today .. Xo.

        Reply
  4. Sandy Sandmeyer says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    This looks like an incredibly hearty soup for a great filling meal. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at the Over the Moon Link Party.

    Reply
  5. Helen Fern says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:49 am

    This sounds wonderfully delicious! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” linky!

    Reply
  6. Laurie says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:13 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I love how easy and quick this recipe is. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned and tweeted to share.
    ~Laurie

    Reply
  7. Danita Carr says

    March 7, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I’ve never had anything quite like this, but it sounds really good! And I love that you add the nutritional facts! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictories

    Reply
  8. Shanti says

    March 7, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I’m not a busy parent, but this dish looks delicious and is definitely a recipe I’d love to try.

    Reply
  9. Rebecca Sanchez says

    March 7, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    This sounds like an amazingly wonderful recipe – we are going to give this a try on Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Mikki says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    This looks amazing!! I have never made masala before.. may just have to try this!

    Reply
  11. Lisa Isabella Russo says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  12. Amrita says

    February 10, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Lovely recipe…first time at your page…loved it…following you…visit my page too

    Reply
    • Chef@Cookilicious says

      February 10, 2016 at 10:52 am

      aww thank you so much..sure, I will check your page as well..

      Reply

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