Lobia sabzi - High Protein Indian Vegetarian Dish
If you’re looking for a comforting, flavorful, and easy Indian vegetarian curry, lobia sabzi is a delicious recipe to add to your weekly meal rotation. Made with protein-rich black-eyed peas, everyday Indian spices, onion, tomatoes, and a creamy finish of yogurt, this homestyle lobia curry is hearty without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Black Eye Peas (Lobia)
- 1 Red Onion (About 6 oz)
- 1 Tomato (About 6 oz)
- 2 Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoon Finely chopped cilantro leaves
- ⅓ cup Thick Yogurt
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon Fennel powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
Instructions
- Soak the black eye peas over night and then boil it in pressure cooker. Don't over cook as you want it to hold the shape.
- Heat a heavy bottom pan, and once it is hot, pour oil followed by 1 tablespoon cumin seeds. Let it sizzle and release aroma for few seconds.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Season with salt and let it softened for 2 minutes.
- Add the ground spices and toss it around. Then add the chopped tomato and toss it around. Sprinkle little water and let it cook for 3 minutes for the onion tomato to softened and the raw aroma of the spices is gone.
- Add the boiled black eye peas and toss it around. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, add whisked yogurt and finely chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve lobia sabzi with rice or your choice of bread.