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Cinnamon-Bark Sketch Lobia Payasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Cinnamon-Bark Sketch Lobia Payasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bettiah cooking — Cinnamon-Bark Sketch Lobia Payasam brings a cinnamon-bark touch with a classic payasam finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Black-Eyed Peas1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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.

Chef's tip

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

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