🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lobia Zafrani Bhaji

Name: Lobia Zafrani Bhaji
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp Milk; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, soaked Black-Eyed Peas

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mysuru cooking — Lobia Zafrani Bhaji brings a zafrani touch with a classic bhaji finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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