Best Lobiya (Black Eyed Pea) By Seema

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker
• Add the onions
• Saute the onions until brown
• TIP: Add little salt to cook the onions faster
• Add the garlic ginger paste
• Mix well
• Add the tomato puree
• Add the salt
• Add the red chilli powder
• Add the haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• Mix well
• Let the masala cook
• Once the oil has left the side of the masala
• With the help of a hand blender, smoothen the masala to a fine paste
• Add the lobiya
• Shut the cooker and let the lobiya cook for 2 whistles and then on slow for 5-7 mins
• For 1 cup of lobiya use 2 cups of water
• TIP: Press and check if the lobiya is soft and cooked
• Add coriander powder
• Add the jeera powder (cumin seed powder)
• Add the coriander leaves
• Mix well
• TIP: Add ¼ cup of water for a thinner gravy
• Ready to serve