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Lobia Recipe | Black Eyed Beans Recipe | How To Make Lobia Recipe

Meenu Gupta
Lobia or Black eyes beans curry rich in nutrients and low in fats as well as calories, perfect for day to day meal.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Black eyed peas also known as Lobia
  • 1 Onion Medium Size, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Grated
  • 3 Tomatoes Medium Size, chopped
  • 1/3 Tsp Asafoetida
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/3 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 3 Tbsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak the lobia for 4 hours. After that, pressure cook them for 3 whistles, with salt, turmeric powder and 2.5 cup of water. After the 3rd whistle, switch off the heat and let the pressure release gradually.
  • In a pan/kadai, heat oil over medium heat and add asafoetida and cumin seeds to it. Once they crackle, add chopped onions and sauté till onion is pinkish brown.
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  • Add grated ginger and sauté again for few seconds. Add asafoetida, cumin powder, red chilli powder salt and garam masala powder, sauté for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes now and cook till mixture leaves oil.
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  • Add boiled lobia and mix well. Adjust the amount of water according to your desired consistency. Let them boil for few minutes. Switch off the heat.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with rice and bread of your choice.

Notes

  • As cooking time varies with different pressure cooker, adjust the timing accordingly.
  • Cooked lobia should be soft not mushy.
  • Add one tablespoon desi ghee/ clarified butter to it once you switch off the heat. They will taste best.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lobia Recipe | Black Eyed Beans Recipe | How To Make Lobia Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 484mg21%
Potassium 322mg9%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 621IU12%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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