Make a paste of the ingredients under paste section shown above and set aside.
Wash and soak black eyed peas in enough water for 3-4 hours . Cook in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles with a pinch of turmeric and salt .
Heat oil in a pan / pressure cooker, add cumin seeds. whole spices, and onions. Saute for 2 minutes than add the paste made earlier along with tomatoes and green chillies.
Cook for few minutes and than add all spices and salt. Now add washed rice and stir for 1 minute.
Finally add cooked black eyed peas and 2 cups of water. Mix well and cook for 1 whistle or if using a pan cook till rice are done.
Notes
Alternatively you can use already cooked or canned black eyed peas.
The same recipe can be used with any of your favourite beans like kidney beans, black beans etc.