Lobia Masala | Punjabi Lobia Curry

Punjabi Lobia Masala is a North Indian style curry recipe made using Black eyes beans or Lobia. A perfect recipe to add lentils to your diet. Lobia Masala pairs well with roti, paratha, and jeera rice.

In the Indian language, Lobia is popularly known as Chawla/Chawli. Lobia beans are a very nutritional and a great source of vegetarian protein. In addition to this, it is a great option and adds a nice twist to the meal.

In this recipe, I have used onion and tomatoes for the Punjabi gravy but this can be easily made with no onion and no garlic.

Health benefits of Lobia Beans/Lobia masala.

Lobia is a great source of protein and fiber.

Lobia beans regulate blood sugar levels, making it perfect for managing diabetes.

Great for cholesterol, anxiety, and stress. 

Considered to be great for skin, hair, and nail health and makes the bones stronger.

Love more Indian recipes? Check these

• Punjabi Chhole.
• Rajma Masala Recipe
• Paneer Angara.
• Stuffed Capscium.
• Missi Roti.

Looking for an authentic step-by-step recipe. Try this by vegrecipesofindia.

Product Recommendations:

• Lobia/Black eyed beans.
• Non stick Kadhai.
• Pressure cooker.
• Ginger Garlic paste.

Healthy, delicious, and a great way of adding lentils to the diet. I always add a teaspoon of Rajma masala powder to enhance the taste. Let’s dive into the recipe.

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Lobia Masala | Punjabi Lobia Curry

Lobia Masala is a traditional North Indian curry recipe using Lobia or Black-eyed beans. A perfect recipe to try for Lunch. Pairs great with roti and rice. Quick and easy to make, it's super healthy too.

Course

brunch, Main Dish

Cuisine

indian

Keyword

Indian Vegetarian recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 cup Lobia I usually take 1 mutti for 1 person.
• 2 teaspoon Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Jeera
• a pinch asafoetida/ hing
• 1 large onion Finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato Finely chopped
• 2 whole Whole dried red chili
• 1/2 teaspoon Haldi
• 1/2 teaspoon Lal Mirch powder
• 1 teaspoon Rajma Masala powder
• a pinch Kashmiri Lal mirch for color.
• to taste Salt
• as required water
• chopped corinder leaves

Course brunch, Main Dish Cuisine indian Keyword Indian Vegetarian recipe Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 cup Lobia I usually take 1 mutti for 1 person. 2 teaspoon Oil 1/2 teaspoon Jeera a pinch asafoetida/ hing 1 large onion Finely chopped 1 medium tomato Finely chopped 2 whole Whole dried red chili 1/2 teaspoon Haldi 1/2 teaspoon Lal Mirch powder 1 teaspoon Rajma Masala powder a pinch Kashmiri Lal mirch for color. to taste Salt as required water chopped corinder leaves

Instructions

1. Soak lobia beans a night before or for at least 6-8 hours.
2. Next morning, drain the water and pressure cook it with fresh water for 4-5 whistles.
3. In a kadhai, heat oil - add hing, jeera, dried red chilies, chopped onions. Sauté till onions get cooked a bit.
4. Add in chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft. Now add all the masalas and salt.
5. Cook till oil starts releasing and now add this tadka to the cooked lobia beans.
6. Adjust the water as required. Cook it for another 4-5 minutes. Garnish with chopped dhaniya and serve with roti or rice.

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