Saturday, March 21, 2009

LOBIA RECIPE (Black Eye Beans Curry)


North India includes the state of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kashmir and Delhi. Here is a collection of popular North Indian vegetarian recipes. We have also popular curries and dishes.

Ingredients:


2 cups Lobia (Black Eye Beans)
1 1/2 tsp
Salt To Taste
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 (3/4-inch piece) ginger root, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp Scant cumin seeds
1 medium tomato, chopped

Preparation:

  • In pot soak beans overnight in water to cover generously. Next day, drain beans, cover with fresh water and bring to boil.
  • Add salt, coriander, cumin and turmeric. Simmer until beans are just tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Heat oil in deep saucepan. Add onion, garlic, ginger and cumin.
  • Fry 10 minutes and add tomato. Cook another 5 minutes and add lobia (black eyed beans) and cooking liquid. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until lobhia are soft but not completely dissolved.
  • Mixture should be soupy.

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