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Instant Pot Konkani Lobia

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Blackeyed peas with zucchini and squash in a blue bowl.

Black-eyed peas are a favorite in the Indian pulse arsenal. This variation is from the coastal cuisine of the Konkan region of southwestern India. The tangy black-eyed peas in Konkani lobia are often accentuated with pieces of squash or elephant yams. It is difficult to find elephant yams in U.S. markets, so I use a medley of zucchini and butternut squash in this Instant Pot recipe instead. This simple, delicate dish with its flavors of sweet and tart is one of our favorite meals.

This recipe was excerpted from 'Instant Indian' by Rinku Bhattacharya. Buy the full book on Amazon. Click through for more Instant Pot recipes

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