Lobia Masala Curry / Karamani masala curry
We use Lobia or cow peas/Karamani in sundal.This
karamani masala is spicy and tangy and pairs well with roti and hot rice.
INGREDIENTS
|
Cowpeas/karamani
|
1/2
cup |
|
Cumin
seeds |
1tsp
|
|
Onion
|
2
|
|
Tomato
|
4
|
|
Ginger
garlic paste |
1/2tsp
|
|
Green
chillies |
2
|
|
Coriander
powder |
2tsp
|
|
Chilli
powder |
1tsp
or less |
|
Turmeric
powder |
1/8th
tsp |
|
Salt
|
to
taste |
|
Water
|
nearly
1 cup |
|
Coriander
|
2tbsp
|
|
Oil
|
1tbsp
|
PREPARATION
Soak the cowpeas overnight. After it has soaked well,
drain the excess water and keep aside.
drain the excess water and keep aside.
Cut the onion , tomatoes and chillies finely.
Heat oil in a small pressure pan and when sufficiently
hot add the cumin seeds. When it starts to sizzle, add the cut onions and saute
till it becomes transparent.
hot add the cumin seeds. When it starts to sizzle, add the cut onions and saute
till it becomes transparent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for few
seconds
seconds
Now add the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes
become mushy
become mushy
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder
and salt, Mix well and cook for 2 minutes
and salt, Mix well and cook for 2 minutes
Now add the soaked cowpeas, mix well and 1 cup of
water.
water.
Taste for salt and make adjustments if necessary.
Close the pressure pan , put the weight on it and
cook up to 4 whistles
cook up to 4 whistles
Let the pressure release completely, now you can
open it.
open it.
Add coriander to it and mix well. If it is watery,
continue to cook in open without the lid for 3-4 minutes.
continue to cook in open without the lid for 3-4 minutes.
Serve warm with roti of your choice.
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