North Indian Lobiya Curry

Ingredients

• black-eyed peas (lobiya) 50g dry
• tomato 100g
• onion 40g
• ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
• green chilli 1
• cumin 1/2 tsp
• turmeric 1/4 tsp
• red chilli powder 1/4-1/2 tsp
• coriander powder 1/2 tsp
• oil 1 tsp (5 ml), salt, water, fresh coriander

Preparation

1. Rinse and soak lobiya; pressure-cook or simmer until tender.
2. Heat oil; add cumin, then onion and green chilli; sauté until soft.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chilli and coriander powders; cook briefly.
4. Stir in chopped tomato and salt; cook to a thick masala.
5. Add cooked lobiya with water as needed; simmer 8–10 min.
6. Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander; serve hot.