Continuing on with my last recipe, the recipe for today is another Lobia recipe that I am calling “Tangy lobia curry”. I like lobia a lot and because of its nutritional value, it is also a very healthy option for your lunch and dinner. And the best part about this lobia curry recipe is that it is quick to make, doesn’t use a lot of masalas and hence is easy on your stomach as well.
Pulse and cereals are natural protein providers and is hence should be an essential part of your diet. I ensure that I cook one or, the other pulse for my meals everyday. Our sedentary lifestyle these days requires us to ensure that our food is nutritious. And this curry would be one addition to your list of recipes that will provide you the required nutrition everyday.
This tangy lobia curry goes well with jeera rice, rotis and paranthas as well.
Ingredients
- Cowpeas/Lobia/Black eyed beans - 1 cup
- Ingredients for Masala
- Oil - 2 tbsp
- Onions - 2 roughly sliced
- Tomato - 2 roughly sliced
- Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- Ingredients for Gravy
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp optional
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
- Lime Juice - 1 tsp
- Green chilli - 1-2 crushed
- Coriander leaves - handful finely chopped
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
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Wash the cowpeas in running water and soak in enough water for 2-3 hours.
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Pressure cook until soft. (It should not get mashaed)
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Method to make masala
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In a kadai/pan add oil and saute onions till they start changing in colour.
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Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
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Add tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes gets cooked and mushy.
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Turn off the flame and let it cool down.
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Grind this mixture to a smooth paste by adding little water.
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Method to make Gravy
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In the same kadai,add oil and saute the masala paste for 1-2 minutes.
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Add turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste.
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Add the cooked lobia along with a cup of water and bring it to boil.
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Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the curry thickens.
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Add coriander leaves,lime juice and switch off the flame.
My kind of recipe. Can’t wait to try this out. Delicious !
Thanks Kushi. 🙂
Wow, this looks delicious, Puja! I wish I had some for lunch today!
Thanks David! Appreciate that!! 🙂
Love this curry.. my family’s favorite:)
Thank you for stopping by my blog and thanks for your sweet comment. 🙂
Now I know what I will be cooking for my friends next week. This seems like an awesome dish, so nice!! 🙂
Thank you so much Agness for your sweet comment. Do try the recipe and share your experience with us. 🙂
This curry sounds amazing, Puja! I love dishes like these, especially when they’re full of healthy ingredients! Really like the addition of black eyed beans too. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Joscelyn. Do try the recipe and I am sure you would love this curry.
Wow,This lobia curry looks incredible! I am a big fan of lobia curry, and you’ve made it awesomely scrumptious.. This is one of the excellent food for all age groups. Make you feel fully satisfied and an excellent source of fiber content.
Thanks Deepa!!!
Looks delicious! I must try this curry!
Thank you so much!!!
I’ve never made a black eyed pea curry! I love curry and BEP, so I’m sure I’d devour this 🙂
Thanks Megan. 🙂
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Sure looking forward to it.
This looks gorgeous! Such a flavoursome curry, and I love the addition of black eyed beans – so delicious!
Glad you liked it Harriet!!!