Lobia Pulao

 

Main ingredients	Black eyed peas (lobia), Rice, Bay leaves, Black peppercorns, Cloves, Cinnamon, Onion, Biryani masala, Garam masala powder
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Rice
Prep time	6-8 hours
Cook time	15-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

 

·         ¾ cup black eyed peas (lobia), soaked for 6-8 hours and drained

·         1½ cups rice, soaked for 20 minutes and drained

·         2 tbsps ghee

·         2 bay leaves

·         5-6 black peppercorns

·         3-4 cloves

·         ½ inch cinnamon stick

·         1 tsp cumin seeds

·         2 medium onions, thinly sliced

·         Salt to taste

·         ½ tsp red chilli powder

·         ½ tsp cumin powder

·         1 tsp coriander powder

·         ¼ tsp turmeric powder

·         2 tsps biryani masala

·         ¼ tsp garam masala powder

·         2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves

·         Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

·         Raita to serve

 

Method

 

1.      Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add bay leaves, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds, mix and sauté till fragrant.

2.      Add onions, mix and sauté till golden brown. Add lobia and sauté for 1 minute.

3.      Add salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and biryani masala, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

4.      Add 3 cups water, mix and bring to a boil. Add garam masala powder and mix well

5.      Add rice, mix and cook on medium heat till 4 whistles are released. Switch the heat off and allow the pressure to reduce completely.

6.      Open the cooker, add coriander leaves and mix gently.

7.      Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with raita.