🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tirunelveli Banjara Lobia

Name: Tirunelveli Banjara Lobia
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, soaked Black-Eyed Peas

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Banjara Lobia brings a banjara touch with a classic lababdar finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.
7
Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: திருநெல்வேலி உளுந்து சோறு | Tirunelveli Ulunthu Soru | Healthy Ulunthu Soru Recipe · on YouTube