Lobia Masala
This Pakistani style lobia masala (white beans with an onion-tomato base) is an easy vegetarian meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 small yellow or red onion (thinly sliced in half rings)
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 roma tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 15-ounce can of white beans
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoon diced cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in saucepan. Add chopped onion and fry on medium-low heat until evenly brown, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add crushed ginger and garlic and fry for roughly one minute or until fragrant.
- 3
Add coriander powder and fry for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Increase heat to high, and add chopped tomatoes, salt and red chili flakes. Fry until soft, about 7 - 10 minutes.
- 5
Add white beans and stir well. Bring down heat to medium, and let the beans simmer in the masala for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and place in serving bowl. Top with lemon juice and diced cilantro for garnish.