Lobia Curry

Black eyed beans or Cow peas is also known as lobia or chawli in Hindi. It is very healthy and highly nutritious as well. Lobia has high fiber content, potassium, iron, protein and is low in fat and calories. Hence, can also be used while on diet. This is a delightful and irresistible curry. 

Ingredients:-

• ½ cup lobia (washed & soaked overnight)
• 2 onions (chopped finely)
• 1 tomato (ground )
• ½ tsp ginger- garlic paste
• ¼ tsp turmeric pdr
• ½ tsp red chilli pdr
• 1 tsp coriander pdr
• salt to taste
• few coriander leaves for garnishing (chopped)

Method:- 

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
• Add onions and saute till it changes colour.
• Add in tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric pdr, red chillie pdr, coriander pdr, all spice pdr and salt.
• Stir continuously till oil separates.
• Add lobia and mix well.
• Add 1 cup water.
• Pressure cook for 2 - 3 whistles.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with roti, paratha or rice.  

Notes :-

• You may soak lobia for at least half an hour in hot water and use instead of soaking overnight.
• You may add ground onions instead of chopped ones for a smooth texture.
• You may add fresh cream for a richer flavour.

Happy Cooking!!