Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Lobhia Punjabi(Black Eyed peas)

Ingredients

2 cups black-eyed peas , soaked in water for a couple of hours
2 tbsp oil (or ghee
1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
1 large tomato, chopped
1 tbsp amchur
1 tsp chili powder
salt, to taste
4-5 stalks cilantro, finely chopped
2 cups spinach, chopped
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

Method

Cook the beans in a pressure cooker (one whistle only).
Heat oil, add the onions and fry them till they start turning brown.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
Add the cumin-coriander powder, cook for another minute.
Add the tomatoes, cook till they turn soft, 2-3 minutes.
Add the amchur, beans (with the liquid), chili powder, spinach, and salt.
Mix well and let it simmer over low heat for 6-7 minutes.
Taste and adjust the salt and amchur accordingly.
Sprinkle the cilantro before serving.

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