Lobhia

Black eyed beans in gravy.

Ingredients

2 cups blackeyes

1 1/2 tsp. grounded coriander

3/4 tsp. grounded cumin

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

2 tbsp. oil

1 small chopped onion

2 large cloves chopped garlic

1 tsp. chopped ginger

1/2 tsp. cumin seeds

1 medium chopped tomato

Salt according to taste

Method

1.In pot soak beans overnight in water to cover generously.
2.Next day, drain beans, put water in it and bring to boil. Add salt, coriander, cumin and turmeric.
3.Simmer until beans are just tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
4.Heat oil in deep pan. Add onion, garlic, ginger and cumin. Fry for 10 minutes and add tomato.
5.Cook for another 5 minutes and add beans and the water in which it was boiled.
6.Continue to simmer, uncovered, until beans are soft but not completely dissolved.