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Tirunelveli Festival Lobia Lemon
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tirunelveli Festival Lobia Lemon

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Festival Lobia Lemon brings a lemon touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

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

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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