Spicy Keema Lobia Recipe by Aniba Siraj | Safaid Lobia Recipe

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried black-eyed peas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add whole garam masala (cumin, cinnamon, black cardamom) and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add sliced onions and cook until light brown.

Once onions are brown, add minced meat and sauté until the water from the meat dries up.

Ensure to fry the meat well to eliminate any unpleasant smell.

Add spices: salt, red chili powder, turmeric, ground coriander, ginger, and garlic, and sauté well until oil separates.

Add the pureed tomatoes and yogurt, and cook until well combined.

Add the soaked lobia and sauté well.

Pour in enough water to cook the lobia and meat until tender.

Cover and let it simmer until done.

Garnish with fresh coriander, mint, green chilies, kasuri methi, ginger, and black pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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