## Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe – Black Eyed Peas Curry (Maharashtrian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe – Black Eyed Peas Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Maharashtrian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 130 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 160 minutes

**Cuisine:** Maharashtrian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe – Black Eyed Peas Curry:

* 1 cup Black Eyed Beans (Lobia) – soaked for 2 hours
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 1 Tomato – chopped
* 1 tablespoon Garam masala powder
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 4 tablespoon Fresh coconut
* 2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 1 inch Ginger – chopped
* 4 cloves Garlic

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe – Black Eyed Peas Curry:

1. add coriander seeds and fennel seeds.
2. Saute for 1 minute.
3. Add chopped onions and fry till the onions become light brown.
4. Add ginger, garlic and coconut and saute for 2 more minutes and set aside to cool.
5. Grind the sautéed ingredients to a smooth paste.
6. Heat a pressure cooker with oil, saute the onions till it is translucent.
7. Add the ground paste along with garam masala powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder and saute them well till the curry is cooked.
8. Once the ground paste changes the color to a bright yellow.
9. Add the chopped onions and black eyed peas and saute for 2 more minutes.
10. Check for salt add 2 cups of water and pressure cook the peas for 3 whistle.
11. Once done allow the pressure to release by itself.
12. Add chopped coriander leaves as garnish.
13. Serve the Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe can be had with steamed rice, Kokum curry for your Sunday lunch.

### Tips for the Best Maharashtrian Chavali Chi Usal Recipe – Black Eyed Peas Curry:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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