Lobia Pulao

Lobia is pigeon eyed beans and this is a Maharashtrian dish. The highlighting spice of this pulao is Goda masala which is used mostly in Maharashtrian cuisines. This masala is a blend of aromatic spices, which I usually do not make it at home.

Prep Time: 2 hrs

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Lobia or pigeon eyed beans

• 1 heaped cup Basmati rice

• Salt to taste

• 1/2 tbsp Chilli powder

• 2 tsps Coriander powder

• 1 tbsp Goda masala

• 1 tsp Turmeric powder

• 2 of each Whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & bay leaves)

• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• 1/2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

• 2 Green chillies slit

• 2 Thinly sliced onions

• 2 Finely chopped tomatoes

• Finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

1. Soak the lobia and the rice separately for 2 hours

2. In a pressure cooker, take oil and splutter the whole spices

3. Add cumin seeds and saute

4. Add sliced onions, ginger garlic and green chillies and fry till onions are light golden

5. Add chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder and cook till mushy

6. Add the coriander powder, chilli powder, salt and goda masala and cook for 5 mins

7. Add the soaked drained lobia and rice and saute for 5 mins

8. Add coriander leaves and 2.5 cups water and pressure cook for 1 whistle

9. Serve hot with raita of your choice