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Jeera-Roast Pot Lobia Uttapam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jeera-Roast Pot Lobia Uttapam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Malegaon cooking — Jeera-Roast Pot Lobia Uttapam brings a jeera-roast touch with a classic uttapam finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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