Lobhia

An Indian dish of black-eyed beans served on their own with yogurt and fresh cilantro or as a side dish for curries.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) black-eyed beans, washed and soaked overnight
• 1 yakhni spice bag
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin. ground
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp nigella, ground
• 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
• 9 tbsp (140 ml) yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Preparation:

Drain the beans, place in a saucepan cover with plenty of fresh water and add yakhni spices.

Bring to boil, cover and simmer until tender. Remove yakhni spices and drain.

Heat oil , add onion and fry until golden.

Add remaining spices and fry together for a minute and then add beans, stirring until well coated with the mixture.

Serve accompanied by yogurt mixed with a little lemon juice and chopped cilantro.