LOBIA pALAK

Lobia-Palak (Black-eye beans-Spinach) Curry

Ingredients:

1 cup Lobia (Black-eye beans)
1/2 bunch Palak (Spinach), stems removed, washed and finely chopped
1" Ginger root
1 large size Tomato, finely chopped
1 Onion finely chopped
2 Green chili finely chopped
1/2 cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tsp fresh Lime juice = 1 tsp
1 Tbsp Canola oil

Spices:

1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp Cummin seeds
1 small grain Hing (Asafoateda)
Salt to taste

Preparation
Wash lobia. Soak in 3 cups of water for 4 hours. Heat a non-sticking skillet and pour oil. Add cummin seeds and hing. After 1/2 a minute, add all the ingredients except lobia, palak and coriander leaves. Add 2-3 tsp water. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stir 2-3 times. Keep aside. Put on heat a deep skillet. Pour lobia with water and add palak. Let it boil till the lobia become tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Pour the masala prepared in step 2 into the skillet of step 3. Stir well.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with chappati, roti, tortilla, bread, plain rice, etc.