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USA Traditional New Years’s food! Hopping John; the Indian (Desi)m style

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • Long grain rice: 1.5 cups
  • Black-eyed peas: 1 cup soaked overnight
  • Tamarind: Lemon-sized
  • Bay leaves: 3-4
  • Onions preferably red: 2 cups, chopped
  • Chives green garlic: 1 bunch, chopped into small rounds
  • Vegetables chopped:
  • Collard greens or Bachaali kuura/Paala kuura in Telugu, Amarnath patte in Hindi: ½ bunch
  • Mustard greens Sarson ka saag in Hindi, Aava kuura in Telugu: ½ bunch
  • Turnip greens Mullangi kuura in Telugu, Mooli ke patte in Hindi: ½ bunch
  • Capsicum bell pepper – red or orange preferred: 1, chopped
  • Green beans: 20 chopped
  • Garlic cloves: 4-5 chopped

Seasonings:

  • Jeera cumin: ½ teaspoon
  • Saffron: A pinch
  • Green chilies: 2-4 chopped (to taste)
  • Cajun seasoning: 1 teaspoon optional

Instructions

Instructions:

    Prep Work:

    • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
    • Wash the rice thoroughly.
    • Chop the greens (collard, mustard, turnip) very thinly.
    • Cook the Beans and Greens:
    • In the Instapot, layer the black-eyed peas at the bottom.
    • In a separate container, combine the chopped greens, green beans, tamarind, turmeric, and salt. Pressure cook for 12-15 minutes.

    Cook the Rice:

    • Cook the long-grain rice in the Instapot using the rice settings.

    Prepare the Seasoning Base:

    • In a pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil.
    • Add cumin seeds, chopped garlic, and bay leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
    • Add the chopped onions and sauté until light brown.
    • Stir in the chopped capsicum, chives, and green chilies. Add salt to taste and cook for a few more minutes.
    • Combine Everything:
    • Add the cooked rice, beans, and greens to the pot.
    • Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

    Garnish and Serve:

    • Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives on top.
    • Pair with a side of cooling raita for a balanced and flavorful meal.

    Notes

    Assumed based on the recipe about 6 servings
    Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
    Calories: ~270 kcal
    Protein: ~7 g
    Carbohydrates: ~45 g
    Dietary Fiber: ~5 g
    Sugar: ~4 g
    Fat: ~6 g
    Saturated Fat: ~0.8 g
    Cholesterol: 0 mg
    Sodium: ~300 mg (varies based on salt added)
    Potassium: ~400 mg
    Vitamin A: ~35% of Daily Value (from greens, bell peppers, chives)
    Vitamin C: ~50% of Daily Value (from capsicum and greens)
    Iron: ~15% of Daily Value (from greens, black-eyed peas)
    Calcium: ~8% of Daily Value
    Course: Main Course