Lobhia Curry

Ingredients:

1 cup black eyed beans
1 big onion chopped finely
1 green chilly slit lengthwise
3 big tomatoes chopped into small pieces
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder (adjust according to taste)
1/2 tbsp Oil (any cooking oil or olive oil)
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing




Recipe:

Soak the black eyed beans in water overnight. Boil the soaked beans in enough water till soft.(If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3 whistles with 2 cups of water. If boiling in a pan, it will take around 45 mins on medium heat with about 4 cups of water)
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds begin sizzling, add chopped onion and saute till slightly browned.
To this, add in the green chillies and ginger-garlic paste and saute for a min.
Now, add in the coriander powder, turmeric powder and saute for another minute.
At this point, add the tomato pieces, mix well and cook covered till the tomato becomes pulpy.
Add in the cooked beans along with the water used for cooking, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Add enough water to get the consistency of the gravy.
Simmer for another 2-3 mins, till all the spices blend well. (You can mash a few beans if you want a thick texture to the gravy)
Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti