Black Eyed Peas in a Tomato Based Gravy (Tariwali Lobia)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Punjabi/Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Black Eyed Peas in a Tomato Based Gravy (Tariwali Lobia) 

One of our Family's All-Time Favorite!


Ingredients:

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

Onions- 2 Medium, ground into a fine Paste

Tomatoes-3 Medium, ground into a fine Paste

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

Ginger- 1 Inch

Garlic- 3-4 Cloves

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

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)-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

Method:

Boil Lobia in a Pressure Cooker till 2 whistles; the Beans shouldn’t be overcooked but retain their shape. 

Make a fine Paste with Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Cumin, Cinnamon, Cloves,

Heat Oil in a Pressure Pan on Medium flame

Add Cumin Seeds and sauté till they crackle

Add Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Cloves and Sauté

Add Onions-Ginger-Garlic Paste and Sauté till Golden

Add Tomatoes Paste and Sauté

Add Masalas (Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder) and Sauté till Oil surfaces in the Gravy

Add Boiled Lobia, mix well and cover to cook on low flame

Garnish with Fresh Coriander

Serve Hot with Indian Flat Bread (Phulka)/Jeera Rice, Plain Curd/Raita and the Classic Onion-Green Chilli Salad 'Dhaba' Style!

Another Variation is the Authentic Punjabi Version of Lobia recipe is posted in the Jain/No Onion-Garlic Post, please do check it out as well..

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