Black Eyed Peas Recipe(Punjabi Lobia)

Name: Black Eyed Peas Recipe(Punjabi Lobia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 12 oz black eyed peas; ¼ cup avocado oil; 1 onion; 2 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon white cumin seeds; 3 oz tomato paste; 2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon red chilli powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 cups water; ½ cup cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
257 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Indian, Pakistani

Black Eyed Peas Recipe(Punjabi Lobia)

Iris Warren

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Black Eyed Peas Recipe(Punjabi Lobia) is a spicy and tangy curry prepared with black-eyed peas cooked in a delicious onion and tomato gravy.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz black eyed peas (see notes)
¼ cup avocado oil (see notes)
1 onion
2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon white cumin seeds
3 oz tomato paste (see notes
2 teaspoon salt (see notes)
2 teaspoon red chilli powder (see notes)
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 cups water (see notes)
½ cup cilantro

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Instructions

Heat the cooking oil in a wide pan
Add diced onion to it and saute till medium brown
Add the garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds
Add the white cumin seeds and saute till you can smell the aroma
Add the frozen peas directly from the bag and mix well
Add the tomato paste 2 Tbsps at a time and stir to mix and dissolve
Add all of the remaining spices, saute for 30 seconds and then add the water
Stir, cover, reduce the flame to low and cook for about 20-30 minutes (see notes)
Once cooked, remove lid, stir and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

The Black-Eyed Peas - For best results, use frozen black-eyed peas. The dried ones take too long to cook, and the canned ones contain preservatives and tend to get mushy and overcooked.
The Oil - I like to cook with avocado or canola oil as both have a high smoke point and work well when making curries. Sunflower and Peanut oil are also good options.
Tomato Paste - I use tomato paste for this curry as it lends a depth of flavor to the otherwise bland beans due to their caramelized, smoky, and acidic taste.
The spices - Feel free to adjust the salt and red chili powder. It's best to start with half the recommended amount and add more as desired.
The water - Adjust the water as needed for a dry or soupy consistency.
Cooking Time - Cooking times are variable as we all have different appliances, utensils and often cook at different altitudes. After 20 minutes, check to see if your beans are done or if you need to add more water and cook a bit longer.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1person Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 1360mg (57%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 776IU (16%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1person
Calories	257kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	26g	9%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Sodium	1360mg	57%
Potassium	548mg	12%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	776IU	16%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	4mg	22%