Lobia Recipe | Punjabi Lobia Masala Recipe
Punjabi lobia masala, also known as black eyed peas curry, is a comforting and tasty North Indian style masala made with lobia ( black eyed peas ), onion, spices and milk. This simple homestyle curry is packed with flavours and also rich in protein. It is perfect for everyday meals and pairs well with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, coconut rice, pulao, roti, naan, or chapathi.
Equipment
Pressure cooker
Cooking pot
Ingredients
For Cooking Lobia
- 1 cup Black Eyed Peas (Lobia)
- 5 cups Water
- 2 teaspoon Salt
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 piece Cinnamon
For Curry base
- 2 large Onions peeled & chopped finely
- 2 no Green Chillies slit
- 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar optional
- ¼ cup Tomato Puree I used storebought
- 1 cup Milk
For Garnishing
- 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Take black eyed peas in a bowl. Wash it well. Now cover it with water and soak it overnight. Next day drain the water, add it to pressure cooker, cover with fresh water and pressure cook for 3 whistle, simmer the flame and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker and drain the liquid from the peas. Set aside.
- For Tempering. Heat oil in a pot. Add in cumin, fennel, cinnamon and allow them to sizzle. Now add in onions and green chillies along with salt and sugar. Saute till golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute until raw smell leaves from it.
- Reduce the flame and add in all spice powders and mix well. Roast the spices in the oil for few seconds. Add in tomato puree and cook till oil separates from it, it will take around 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked lobia and mix well. Pour cooking liquid in lobia as needed. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes till the curry start to thicken. Pour in the milk and mix well. Simmer for 5 mins on low heat until the curry thickens.
- Turn off the heat and add in coriander leaves and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lobia Recipe | Punjabi Lobia Masala Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
214
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
2413
mg
105
%
Potassium
492
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
819
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
157
mg
16
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.