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Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry)

Name: Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g Black-eyed peas (lobia); 2 pc Onion; 2 pc Tomato; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tbsp Garlic; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp Garam masala; 4 tbsp Cooking oil; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander

60 min Easy 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 60 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min

Updated on 8 November 2026

Photo: Miansari66 / CC0 (Public Domain)

Everyday Pakistani lobia: black-eyed peas simmered in a thick onion-tomato masala with ginger and garlic. Hearty, filling and inexpensive, served with rice or roti.

Quick answer: 60 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Black-eyed peas (lobia), Onion, Tomato, Ginger · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

250 g 9 oz Black-eyed peas (lobia)
2 pc 2 pc Onion
2 pc 2 pc Tomato
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ginger
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Garam masala
4 tbsp 4 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander (Optional)

Steps

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Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in plenty of water for 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
⏱ Soaking · 240 min
Boil the soaked peas with 3 cups of water and a little salt for about 25 minutes until almost tender.
⏱ Boiling · 25 min
Fry the chopped onions in oil until golden, then add ginger and garlic and cook for a minute.
⏱ Frying onion · 7 min
Add tomatoes, turmeric, chilli, cumin and salt and cook until the oil separates.
⏱ Cooking masala · 8 min
Add the boiled peas with their liquid, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the gravy thickens. Stir in garam masala and coriander.
⏱ Simmering · 15 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry) take?

60 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.

Is Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry) hard to make?

Degchi rates it easy. The method has 5 steps, and 5 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry) serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds, garam masala. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: onion, tomato, ginger, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: black-eyed peas (lobia).

Any tips for making Lobia Curry (Black-Eyed Pea Curry)?

Keep the salt light while boiling; add more at the end if your peas are old. Mash a spoonful of peas into the gravy for a creamier curry.