Black Eyed Peas in a Tomato Based Gravy (Lobia made in Jain/No Onion-Garlic Style)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Punjabi/Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Black Eyed Peas in a Tomato Based Gravy (Lobia made in Jain/No Onion-Garlic Style)

One of our Family's All-Time Favorite!


Ingredients:

Black Eyed Peas (Lobia)- 1 Cup, Washed & Soaked Overnight

Tomatoes-3 Medium, ground into a fine Paste

Green Chillies- 3 no’s, Finely Chopped (Slit/Paste)

Ginger- 1 Inch 
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Cumin Seeds-1 Tsp.
Bay Leaf- 1

Cinnamon- 1 Inch Stick

Cloves- 1 No.

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- ½ Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder- 1 Tsp.

Coriander Powder- 2 Tsp.

Cumin Powder-  1 Tsp.

Garam Masala- 1 Tsp.
Salt- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 2 Tbsp., Finely Chopped

Extra Ingredients (all remain the same like my other Lobia recipe except that this one is Without Onions):

Whole Red Chillies- 3 No’s

Big Black Cardamon Powder- 1/2 Tsp.

Black Pepper Powder- ½ Tsp.

Lemon Juice- 1 Tsp.

Method:

Take a mix of 2 Cinnamon sticks, 2 Cloves, 2 Big Black Cardamom and 2 Chopped Green Chillies tied in a Muslin Cloth as a Spice Bag (Potli)

Put this Spice Bag in the Lobia while it boils, remove and keep the Spice Bag aside after Lobia is cooked

Heat Oil in a Pressure Pan/Non Stick Pan on Medium flame

Add Whole Red Chillies, Cumin Seeds and sauté till they crackle

Add Ginger Paste and Sauté till Golden Brown

Add Masalas diluted in water (Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt) and Sauté

Add Tomatoes and Stir Fry (Bhunno) till Oil surfaces in the Gravy

Add Boiled Lobia, bring to boil and Cover to cook on Low Flame

Sprinkle Big Black Cardamon Powder and Black Pepper Powder

Garnish with Fresh Coriander Leaves

Tips:

Cumin Powder can be used instead of Cumin Seeds

The Whole Spices (Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Cloves) are optional and can be replaced with just Fresh Garam Masala Powder just before taking the Lobia off the flame 

In this Recipe make a paste of Ginger and Tomatoes separately

Tomato Puree can be used to enhance the Rich Red Colour of the gravy and also in case Roma Tomatoes aren’t available

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