Ingredients:

• 2 cups Lobia or chawli ( Black Eyed Bean)

• 2 onions chopped finely

• 1 green chilli chopped finely

• 1/2 tbsp ginger chopped finely

• 2-3 pinch asafoetida

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp jeera ( cumin seeds)

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp amchur (mango) powder

• salt as per taste

• coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Clean , wash and soak lobia in water for 5-6 hours or overnight.

2. Pressure cooker the lobia with 4-5 cups of water for 10-15 minutes on medium flame. Keep aside with the water.

3. .Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a heavy based vessel, add asafoetida, jeera and mustard seeds. When it splutters add the green chilli, ginger, turmeric powder and chopped onions and cook till it is soft.

4. Make a paste by adding 1/2 cup water to the amchur powder.

5. Add it to the onions and cook on low flame for 4- 5 minutes.

6. Add all the dry spices leaving out the garam masala. Saute the onion and masala for a minute on low flame.

7. Add the cooked lobia with the water to the masala and cook for another 5-10 minutes. If the gravy is too thick a little water can be added.

8. Finally add the garam masala and mix well.

9. Remove in a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves .

   Serve this delicious lobia with rice or chapati.