Lunch
Lobia (Black-eyed Peas) Curry
265 min 3 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
PulsesHigh ProteinHeart-healthy
Ingredients
- •1 cup lobia, soaked 2-3 hours
- •1 small onion, 1 small tomato
- •1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp coriander, ¼ tsp garam masala
- •½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp oil, salt, coriander
Method
- 1
Pressure-cook lobia with 2.5 cups water and salt for 3-4 whistles.
- 2
Heat oil, splutter cumin. Add onion and sauté till light brown.
- 3
Add ginger-garlic paste. Add tomato and cook till soft.
- 4
Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder. Cook 1 min.
- 5
Add the cooked lobia and simmer 5 min. Mash a few beans.
- 6
Finish with garam masala and coriander. Serve with roti.
Dietitian's tip
Lobia is lighter on the stomach than rajma or chole — a good midweek pulse rotation.
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