I love bean curries and make them at least once every week. That’s the reason you will find so many different Indian bean curry recipes on my blog. Beans is used a lot in Indian cooking. Not only to make curries but also to make starters, salads, pulao, and in some desserts too. Today I am sharing the recipe of one of my favorite bean curries- black-eyed peas curry with spinach. It’s also one of the healthiest curry recipes on my site.
What goes in this curry?
To make this lobiya curry, you will be needing the following ingredients:
Black-eyed peas: In Indian cooking dried beans are soaked overnight and then cooked. That’s the preferred way of making any bean curry in Indian style. However, if you don’t have time for that or could not find dried beans then canned beans can be used too.Spinach: Fresh and frozen both are fine.Onion: Preferably red onionTomato: Use a juicy variety for the best results.Fresh cilantroGreen chili pepperGingerGarlicLemon juiceTomato pasteMustard oil/ any cooking oil of your choiceSpices/ seasoning: Red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masalaWater: Vegetable stock can be used too.
Should the beans be soaked before cooking?
Yes, if you are using dried beans soak it for at least 7 hours or overnight. To fasten the process soak them in boiling water. If soaked in boiling water they will be ready for cooking in around 5 hours.
Are black eyed peas and black beans the same?
No, black-eyed peas and black beans both are different. If you talk about appearance black-eyed peas also known as black-eyed beans just have a black spot on them and the black beans are completely black. Their taste is also very different.
Can this dish be made with a different bean?
Yes, you can make a similar dish using your preferred beans.
Serving suggestions
This black-eyed beans and spinach curry can be served with rice as well as any Indian bread like chapati, naan, or paratha.
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