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Lobia Masala Recipe

5 from 4 votes
This Pakistani style lobia masala (white beans with an onion-tomato base) is an easy vegetarian meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani Cuisine
Calories: 421
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.

Notes

I personally love these beans with toast but they are also great with chapati/roti.