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    Black Eyed Pea Lentil Soup with Sriracha Tadka. Raungi aur Sabut Masoor Dal. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

    Published: May 27, 2013 · Modified: Jan 7, 2019 by Richa 31 Comments

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    Black Eyed Pea Lentil Soup with Sriracha Tadka. Raungi aur Sabut Masoor Dal. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

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    I know right.. Why havent I tried Sriracha in a Daal before. Well it is never too late to Sriracha-fy something. This stew has Black eyed peas(Cow peas/Raungi/Lobhia) and brown lentils(Indian brown or spanish) and is another delicious addition to everyday meals.

    The Tadka/Tempering(Seasoning) for the stew has Sriracha sauce. If you dont have Sriracha around, soak dry red chilies in vinegar till soft then blend them with some fresh garlic and enough vinegar to get the sauce like consistency. Add a pinch of salt and sugar if needed. Super quick Sauce.


    The stew takes the dominant color of lentil in it. This one has a dark earthy brown tones of the brown lentils and a tinge of red from the tomato+Sriracha.



    Here is a look inside some of the recipe development. The day I made the Lentil cauliflower burger, I went to the kitchen, saw the cauliflower and said, I need a no-fail cauliflower patty recipe. So I soaked the lentils, thought over flavor combinations, collected things and started the cooking process. While lentils were cooking. I thought about the extra moisture in the grated cauliflower that makes the patties mushy, so I decided to roast the grated cauliflower. After that things just fell into place. 

    We eat some kind of mixed dal with some legumes/beans/lentils/pulses pretty much 5 days a week. If not consumed as a part of an Indian meal with flat bread veggies and rice, the stew usually lands up topping a bowl of quinoa or millet, or more recently in sloppy sandwiches with pickles and sauces.
    This thick stew thickens even more the next day, so it easily can sub as a thick chili in a sandwich/burger or top some roasted sweet potatoes with it, some cheese, crackers and pickled jalapeno for a fusion version of chili cheese fries!

    More Stews/Dals/chili here.

    Vegan Black Eyed Pea and Lentil Stew with Sriracha Tadka

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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 hrs
    Cook Time55 minutes mins
    Total Time4 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (96 g) dry Lentils Indian Brown Lentils/Whole Red/Sabut Masoor or use any Lentils
    • 1/2 cup (86 g) dry black eyed peas or cow peas/raungi
    • 2 teaspoons organic canola or coconut oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cumin seeds
    • 1/2 cup (7 g) chopped red onion
    • 5-6 cloves (5 cloves) garlic chopped
    • 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) ginger minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon or more (0.5 teaspoon) garam masala or curry powder or other spice blends like berbere
    • 1/4 cup (25.25 g) chopped celery Optional
    • 1/4 cup (37.25 g) chopped green or red bell pepper Optional
    • 1-2 (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 (625 ml) water more for thinner consistency
    • 3/4 teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) salt

    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

    Nutrition Facts
    Black Eyed Pea Lentil Soup with Sriracha Tadka
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 191 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Sodium 542mg24%
    Potassium 585mg17%
    Carbohydrates 30g10%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 575IU12%
    Vitamin C 21mg25%
    Calcium 54mg5%
    Iron 3.9mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Vicki

      September 15, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Wonderful spices, inexpensive, high in protein and easy! LOVED IT!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm

        Excellent !

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      February 26, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      SUPER delicious! Will make again!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm

        awesome

        Reply
    3. Deborah W.

      January 01, 2018 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      It makes my mouth water looking at the picture! I am making this today, New Year’s Day 2018!

      Reply
    4. Cheryl

      September 09, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Love all your recipes!! If I am using canned lentils and beans do I need to add all that water? I don’t have time to soak them all. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 09, 2014 at 6:37 pm

        use half the amount of water. You still want to cook them a bit so they get tender, pick up the flavors and some of them get mushy and saucy. you can mash a few lentils and beans using a spatula.

        Reply
    5. Anonymous

      May 23, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      to me a desi, this is srirache waali daal.

      Reply
    6. Kristy

      June 12, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      You cannot go wrong with Sriracha. It goes with everything, but I imagine it’s just incredible in this daal! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Gena

      May 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      Great recipe!! I love daal, and this one looks so savory and complex.

      Reply
    8. Annie

      May 28, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      I think that’s what makes cooking so fun – – getting inspired by an ingredient and then just taking it somewhere yummy. Compile your e-book straight from your blog!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 03, 2013 at 11:41 pm

        i will definitely use some from the blog. Thinking of making a few new ones just for the e-book:)

        Reply
    9. elenareviews

      May 28, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Easy, healthy and delicious. Perfect for a family dinner! Thanks.

      Reply
    10. Dixya

      May 28, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      this stew looks sooooooo good andthe idea of sriracha tadka – very very tempting. I have some sprouted beans going on right now, will give this sriracha a try 🙂

      Reply
    11. PT

      May 28, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      like your props richa 🙂 thick and tempting curry..

      Reply
    12. Hannah

      May 28, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      So perfect! I do love sriracha but never know quite what to put it on (I know some people would say “everything!” but I feel it has specific pairing demands). I don’t often cook with it either, so this is such a smart way to expand my sriracha options.

      Reply
    13. Caitlin

      May 28, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      well, i would absolutely be one of your taste testers. i’ve loved every recipe of your that i’ve tried, and i’ve tried a bunch. you just let me know if and when you need me 😉 i will have to restock on some spices.

      and YES to this curry. your curries are always so thick and perfect. this one is no exception.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 03, 2013 at 11:40 pm

        Thanks Caitlin! i know you have. and I am so so happy that they keep working out so well:)

        Reply
    14. Looking FANCY

      May 28, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Hi there! I love your dish, it looks lovely!

      Reply
    15. Divya Shivaraman

      May 28, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Wonderful curry and clicks….loved it richa, happy to follow you 🙂

      Reply
    16. Katie @ Horrific Knits

      May 28, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Oh man, this sounds great. I love sriracha, but it would never have occurred to me to put it in a daal.

      Reply
    17. madscar

      May 28, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      Richa this is amazing 🙂 I love it! Thanks for recipe…

      Reply
    18. Anonymous

      May 28, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Richa,

      I am addicted to your Indian dishes, and may have made them all … they are all delicious! I also tweak as I go, so I am guilty of the “throw it into the pot” method with a recipe (or four) as inspiration.

      If you are ever in need of taste testers though, I volunteer my services!

      Katie

      PS – I can’t seem to just post with my e-mail, so if you *are* looking for testers (ever!) post the ‘opening’ and I’ll respond! 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 03, 2013 at 11:39 pm

        Awesome! thanks Katie. I am still thinking about which category to work on for the the first e-book. i will put it up on a post once i am decided 🙂

        Reply
    19. Neela

      May 28, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Healthy and delicious dish.

      Reply
    20. Veena Theagarajan

      May 28, 2013 at 5:51 am

      so healthy and yummy love the tone of the pic

      Reply
    21. Joanne T Ferguson

      May 28, 2013 at 1:36 am

      G’day! Your recipe looks so healthy, TRUE!
      LOVE the staging of your photos…now has inspired me to do!
      Cheers! Joanne

      Reply
    22. christine

      May 27, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      oh boy does this sound tasty:)isn’t it amazing how good pulses can taste???? 🙂

      Reply

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