Lobia masala, black eyed bean curry without soaking
Black eyed beans in a spiced onion and tomato masala, cooked from dry with no soaking in about an hour.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 215kcal
- 25.1gcarbs
- 6.8gof which sugars
- 8.7gfat
- 2.3gsaturates
- 8.5gprotein
- 7.7gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil on the Sauté setting. Add the cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then the onions. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until golden. Add the garlic, ginger and green chilli for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli powder with a splash of water. Cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes collapse into a paste and the oil starts to separate.
4 min - 3
Stir in the rinsed beans, the water and 1 tsp salt. Scrape the bottom well.
- 4
Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes to come up to pressure first.
20 min - 5
Let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes (natural release), then open the valve. Natural release keeps the bean skins whole, where quick release can split them.
10 min - 6
Mash a few spoonfuls of beans against the side of the pot to thicken the sauce. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice and simmer on Sauté for 3 minutes if it is runny. Check the beans are soft, and if not, cook for 5 more minutes at pressure. Scatter with coriander.
- 7
No pressure cooker? Simmer in a covered pan for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until soft, topping up with hot water. Soaking overnight cuts this to about 45 minutes. Serve with rice or chapatis.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
