Black-eyed pea are known as cow pea, or lobia, Black-eyed peas have a distinctive flavor and are an all around pulse in Indian cuisine. They’re used to make curries, dals, papads and fritters. Lobia is best serve with steam rice.
I have shared an interesting and easy Lobia recipe in a step by step method with a detailed pictures below.
In a pressure cooker heat oil add curry leaves. when it begin to splutter.
Add onions sautee till the onions changes transparent.
In a blender add coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, red chili powder.
Add tomatoes, peanut and garlic cloves. Blend to a fine Puree.
Add the above puree to the onions. Stir well.
Add tamarind pulp and pour little water.
Add lobia mix well. Pour required water. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
Once the pressure released, open the lid add brinjal pressure cook for 1 whistle.
Lobia is best serve with steam rice.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup black eyed pea/ lobia
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 sliced onions
- 4 small tomatoes
- Salt as needed
- 5-6 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp peanut
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 4 brinjal
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
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INSTRUCTIONS
- In a pressure cooker heat oil add curry leaves. When it begin to splutter add onions sautee till the onions changes transparent.
- In a blender add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and pepper powder, chopped tomatoes, peanut, garlic cloves blend to a fine puree.
- Add the above puree to the onions, stir well.
- Add tamarind pulp and pour little water.
- Add lobia mix well. Pour required water. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistle.
- Once the pressure released, open the lid add brinjal pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Lobai is best serve with steam rice.
