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Tirunelveli Roasted Lobia Ladoo
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tirunelveli Roasted Lobia Ladoo

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Roasted Lobia Ladoo brings a roasted touch with a classic ladoo finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Dried Red Chilies4
  • Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Maa ladoo recipe - Maaladdu - Pottukadalai urundai - மாலாடு · on YouTube