Lobia baingan masala

                       Last year, I had posted one of my Mom's special recipe called the Kheema Baingan Masala which became an instant hit with the readers but sadly it catered only to a few, as it is a non vegetarian recipe and the vegetarians were deprived of the deliciousness. Well, to fulfil that, here today is Lobia baingan masala. Lobia (black eyed peas) substitute the green peas & the minced meat in the recipe.

                  Lobia or black eyed peas are a power house of protein, good source of soluble fibre and helps in preventing anaemia. On the other hand, the baingan or eggplants are a good source of dietary fibre, copper and also a rich source of various Vitamins which include Vit C, K, B1 and B6. It also contains phytonutrients and it's skin is rich in antioxidants. And here comes the detailed recipe :-

Ingredients:

1. Lobia/black eyed peas - 1 cup
2. Eggplant / Baingan - 250 gms
3. Potato - 150 gms
4. Onion - 2 nos
5. Coriander leaves - 1 bunch
6. Green chilies - 5 nos
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
8. Red Chili powder - 2 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Oil - 3 tbsp

Method:

• Soak and then pressure cook lobia with little water and salt. Drain the excess water and keep aside.
• Chop Eggplant into small pieces. Keep them soaked in water with a pinch of salt till ready to use.
• Slice and similarly preserve the potatoes too.
• In a pan heat oil and add the chopped onions. Saute them till they turn soft and translucent.
• Add ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric and red chilli powder. Mix well.
• Now add the drained potatoes and eggplant or baingan. Combine.
• Add the cooked lobia. Stir well.
• Add half a cup water followed by coriander leaves and slit green chillies.
• Cook covered on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes and turn off the flame.
• Serve hot.

                  You may also like to try Aloo bhindi fry, Eggplant & potato curry, Cabbage sabzi, Sweet corn curry and Gobi matar from My Mom's Kitchen!

Do try the recipe and spread the joy of taste with your loved ones...

Happy Cooking..!!!