Lobia, a legume, is an excellent choice for making a breakfast that is low on calories, and is delicious. It can be soaked within 2 hours and after boiled, can be paired with several flavours to create different combination. The dish is diabetic friendly and for those who are calorie conscious. It has high fiber and is rich in plant-based protein.
We have brought you one of the tastiest way to cook Lobia with Tomato Soup. Further, there are several garnishes that elevate the taste to a higher level.
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Table of Contents
Ingredients
For 1 serving.
- Lobia (Cowpeas), soaked for at least 2 hours
- Tomatoes – 2 Medium Sized
- Four to five cloves of medium-sized garlic
- Half a teaspoon of mustard seeds for tempering
- Salt to taste
Seasonings
- Butter
- Garlic or Onion Chives (leaves)
- Cheese
- Oregano seasoning (the same as pizza)
- Chilli flakes
Recipe
- Soak the lobia for at least 2 hours.
- Wash it properly and boil it. You can use 1-2 whistles of a pressure cooker on a high flame.
- Blend 2-3 medium ripe tomatoes in a grinder/
- Make the tomato sauce.
- In a pan, add half a teaspoon of mustard seeds.
- Add 4-5 cloves of crushed garlic.
- Let the garlic turn brown.
- Add the tomato puree. It is recommended not to strain.
- Add the boiled lobia to the soup.
- Alternatively, you can put raw lobia and some boiled water into the tomato puree with some salt and cook it in the sauce.
- Cook for 10 minutes till the sauce becomes thick. It is optional, but you can add some flour to make it thick.
- Add some butter for a rich soupy texture and taste.
- Serve with garnish of your choice: coriander leaves, oregano seasoning, or chilli flakes.
- You can also add some cheese.
About Lobia
Lobia is a highly beneficial pea from the cowpea family. Often known as black-eyed peas or cowpeas, the legume has a high amount of soluble dietary content, a low glycemic index of 33, and a medium glycemic load of 5 (for 50 grams of boiled labia).
