LAZEEZ LOBIA

NOTE: Lobia or Dry Karamani is one good source of protein. Available in red or white colour both are good,the red having a slightly more sweeter taste. This recipe is quick to make and can be had as an evening snack or as a side dish with rotis. Or better still make an Indian Enchiladas using this recipe as filling. I have used Haleem spice mix here.If you don't have it you can skip it and use Kitchen King.

U NEED:
Red lobia: 2 cups
Onion : 2
Ginger: 2" piece
Green chillies: 2 slit
Haleem spice mix : 2 tsp
Or Kitchen King powder: 1 tsp
Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
Garam masala powder: 1/2 tsp
Jaggery: 1 medium piece
Dhaniya jeera powder: 1 tsp
Kala jeera: 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee: 2 tablsp
Coriander leaves minced: 3 tsp

METHOD:
1. Soak the red lobia in water for 3 hours. Pressure cook till done.
2. Finely chop onion and ginger.
3. Heat ghee in a kadai. When hot add the kala jeera. Sauté.Now add the minced onion and ginger and stir for 5 mins.
4. Add the Haleem spice powder or Kitchen King.Sprinkle some water and continue stirring.
5. Add red chilli powder,Garam masala and the jaggery and dhaniya-jeera powder.Add 1/2 cup water and stir well.Add salt.
6. Once the masala is cooked add the red lobia. Mix well and continue stirring till the curry is semi dry.
7. Add finely minced coriander leaves and serve hot as a snack or with hot rotis.
Bonn!!Appetite!!!!