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मसाला चावली सब्जी रेसिपी | लोबिया की सब्जी | स्वस्थ राजस्थानी चवली सब्जी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Masala Chawli in Hindi)

મસાલેદાર ચોળા ની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Masala Chawli in Gujarati)


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about masala chawli sabzi
masala chawli sabzi step by step recipe
what is masala chawli made of ?
how to soak chawli beans
cooking chawli
mint paste for masala chawli sabzi
making masala chawli sabzi
tips for masala chawli sabzi
calories of masala chawli sabzi
benefits of chawli beans
video of masala chawli sabzi

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masala chawli is a popular Rajasthani sabzi. Learn how to make lobhia, black eyed beans sabzi.

The perfect recipe to awaken your senses on a lazy winter’s day! masala chawli is packed with flavour and radiates an irresistible aroma!

While the tomato pulp and fenugreek leaves impart a rich taste to the cooked cowpeas, an aromatic mint paste carries the masala chawli sabzi recipe to an unsurpassed level of gastronomic joy, really tingling your taste buds and making you smack your lips in joy.

One cup of cooked Chawli in masala chawli recipe has 107% of your daily folate requirements. Folate or Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells.

At 122 calories per serving of masala chawali this is perfect for weight loss and diabetics also.

Serve masala chawli sabzi hot with bajra roti and some curds to make a healthy Indian dinner.

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Soaking Time: Overnight Preparation Time:&nbsp &nbspCooking Time:&nbsp &nbspTotal Time:&nbsp &nbspMakes 4 servings (4 serving )
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Ingredients


For Masala Chawli
1/2 cup chawli (cow pea / lobhia) , soaked overnight and drained
salt to taste
1 tbsp coconut oil or oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Mint Paste
3/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina) , washed and drained
1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Method


For masala chawli

  1. To make masala chawli, first prepare the mint paste by putting in a mixer, mint leaves, ginger, green chillies, lemon juice and 2 tbsp water. Grind to a smooth paste.
  2. Combine the soaked chawli, salt and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Do not discard the water. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the coconut oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the fresh tomato pulp, the dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, a little salt, cooked chawli along with the water, mint paste and mix well.
  6. Cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve masala chawli hot with bajra roti or roti.

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what is masala chawli made of ?

  1. what is masala chawli made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for masala chawli.
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how to soak chawli beans

  1. We have used the bigger variety of chawli beans.NOTE that the small chawli beans are tiny.To prepare masalachawli sabzi, pick and clean the black-eyed beans.
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  2. Combine chawli and enough water in a deep bowl.
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  3. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak 8-10 hours or overnight.
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  4. This is what like the chawli beans look like in the morning.
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  5. Drainchawli well using a strainer.
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  6. Your soaked and drained chawli beans are ready.
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benefits of chawli beans

    1. Rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 :One cup of cookedChawlihas 107% of your daily folate requirements. Folate orVitamin B9helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especiallyred blood cells. Great source ofFolic Acidfor pregnant women and those who want to conceive must start having folate rich foods even while they are planning to conceive. Folic acid deficiency in pregnancy can cause neural tube defects in the growing baby. Optimum folate levels need to be maintained before and duringpregnancy.(1)
    2. High Fibre :Chawliis high inFibreand 1 cup of cooked Cowpeas provides 50% of your daily Fibre requirements. Fibre results in your stomach feeling a lot fuller than refined carbs. When you feel full, it will prevent you from eating the wrong foods. Imagine eating a candy and you just want to have more and more of it. That’s because there is only sugar in it and no fibre. So pick foods with high fibre.
    3. See 12 outstandingbenefits of chawli beans.

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cooking chawli

  1. In a pressure cooker put thechawli (cow pea / lobhia), soaked overnight and drained. 1/2 cup chawli gives 1 1/4th cup after soaking.
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  2. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4tsp salt.
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  3. Add1 cup of water.
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  4. Mix well.
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  5. Pressure cook for 2whistles.
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  6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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  7. Put the cooked chawli along with the water into a bowl. Don't discard the water as we will cook masala chawli in this water.
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mint paste for masala chawli sabzi

  1. In a mixer put3/4 cupchopped mint leaves (phudina), washed and drained.
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  2. Add1 tsproughlychopped ginger (adrak).
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  3. Add2 tsproughlychopped green chillies. If you want to increase the spice content, add more green chillies.
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  4. Add1/2 tsplemon juice. This is very important to retain the colour of the mint paste.
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  5. Add 2 tablespoons water.
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  6. Grind to a smooth paste.
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  7. Keep aside.Mint paste for masala chawali sabzi.
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making masala chawli sabzi

  1. To make masala chawli sabzi recipe | lobhia, black eyed beans sabzi | healthy Rajasthani chawli sabzi |heat 1 tbsp coocnu*t oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a helathier life and cut down usage of processed oil.
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  2. Add 1/2cupfinelychopped onions.
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  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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  4. Add1 cupfreshtomato pulp. See how to make fresh tomato pulp recipe.
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  5. Add1/2 tspdried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
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  6. Add1/4 tspturmeric powder (haldi).
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  7. Add a little salt. We added 1/2tsp salt.
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  8. Add the cooked chawli, along with the water.
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  9. Add the preparedmint paste.
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  10. Mix well.
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  11. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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  12. Serve masala chawli sabzi | lobhia, black eyed beans sabzi | healthy Rajasthani chawli sabzi |hot with bajra roti.
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tips for masala chawli sabzi

  1. Put the cooked chawli along with the water into a bowl.Don't discard the water as we will cook masala chawli in this water.
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  2. Add1 cupfreshtomato pulp. Seehow to make fresh tomato pulp recipe.
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  3. Masala Chawliis rich inVitamin C,Folic Acid,Thiamine,Phosphorus, Fibre.
    1. Vitamin C: Vitamin Cis a great defence against coughs and colds.Have citrus fruits,lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 49% of RDA.
    2. Folic Acid(Vitamin B9):Folic acidis an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy.Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 26% of RDA.
    3. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):Vitamin B1protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 18% of RDA.
    4. Phosphorus:Phosphorousworks closely with calcium to build bones. 18% of RDA.
    5. Fiber:Dietary fiberreduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.18% of RDA.

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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per serving

Energy122 cal
Protein5.8 g
Carbohydrates15.2 g
Fiber4.6 g
Fat4.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium12.9 mg

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RECIPE SOURCE : Rajasthani Cookbook

masala chawli sabzi recipe | lobhia, black eyed beans sabzi (2024)

FAQs

How long should I soak black eyed beans before cooking? ›

Step 1Add beans to a large bowl and add water to cover by at least 10cm. Cover and let soak for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.

What is the difference between lobia and black eyed beans? ›

Due to a black patch on it that resembles an eye, cowpea is also known as the “black-eyed beans” variety. They go by the names Field Peas, Black-Eyed Peas, Lobia, and Chawli as well. It is a soft-textured legume with a light tint. The cowpea is a rich source of many different nutrients.

What is the Indian name for black-eyed peas? ›

In North India, black-eyed peas are called lobia or rongi and are cooked like daal, and served with boiled rice. In Maharashtra, they are called chawli and made into a curry called chawli amti or chawli usal.

What is chawli beans called in English? ›

Chawli is also known as White Chola, Chawli, Cowpeas, Black Eyed Beans.

What happens if you don't soak black beans before cooking? ›

Short answer: They take longer to cook. Long answer: Many people claim that soaking beans is not necessary. The argument for this method is while it does take longer to cook, unsoaked beans end up having better flavor.

What happens if you don't soak black beans overnight? ›

You don't have to soak your dried beans overnight.

Soaking beans in the refrigerator overnight will reduce the time they have to cook drastically. And the texture of the beans will also be it their best, with fewer split-open and burst ones. But like we said, you don't have to commit this hard.

Is it chawli or lobia? ›

In Hindi and Punjabi language, black eyed beans are called “lobia” and “rongi”. In Marathi language these beans are called “chawli”. My mom would make plenty of dishes with this healthy legume. Being a store house of protein these beans are faster to cook than your chickpeas or kidney beans.

Is lobia a chawli? ›

Boiled Lobia beans or Chawli, also known as Black Eyed Peas in India, are a versatile legume that can be used in various dishes.

Are black eyed beans really good for you? ›

The bottom line. Black-eyed peas are highly nutritious and associated with many impressive health benefits. In particular, they may help support weight loss, improve heart health, and promote digestive health. They're also versatile, delicious, and easy to incorporate into a number of recipes as part of a healthy diet.

What do Mexicans call black-eyed peas? ›

black-eyed pea {noun}

frijol de vaca {m} [LAm.] judía carilla {f} [Spa.]

What are black-eyed peas called in Africa? ›

Called niébé in parts of the Sahel, the black-eyed peas are dubbed “miracle peas,” or “poor man's meat” in most of sub-Saharan Africa because of their high nutritive value and their ability to grow in harsh conditions.

Are black-eyed peas native to Africa? ›

Black-eyed peas (actually a bean, rich in potassium, iron, and fiber and protein but cholesterol-free and low in fat and sodium) are native to Africa, where they have been a popular food since the Middle Ages.

Are black-eyed peas good for your liver? ›

Catechins: Are a plant antioxidant that can help liver function. Top foods: Green tea, grapes, apples, lentils and black-eyed peas.

Is black-eyed peas good for diabetics? ›

The soluble fiber in black eyed peas slows digestion, which helps the body regulate blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of blood sugar spikes. This lowered risk makes black eyed peas a healthy food choice for people with diabetes.

What is a good substitute for black-eyed peas? ›

Other Legumes: Many legumes can be used as substitutes for black-eyed peas in recipes. Examples include lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, or black beans. These legumes have different flavors and textures, so choose one that complements your dish.

Can you soak black-eyed peas for 2 hours? ›

Place the peas in a large pot and cover with about 4 inches of water. Soak the peas overnight. Alternatively, “quick-soak” the peas by boiling them for 2 minutes, removing from the heat, and soaking them, covered, for 1 hour.

Is 4 hours long enough to soak black beans? ›

To soak beans the traditional way, cover them with water by 2 inches, add 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon fine salt) per pound of beans, and let them soak for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Drain them and rinse before using.

Can black-eyed peas be soaked too long? ›

It is possible to soak beans for too long before cooking. Beans should soak for 8 to 10 hours overnight. If they are soaked for longer than 12 hours, they can lose their familiar flavor and become overly mushy. For the best result, refrain from soaking them for too long.

How long to soak black beans to reduce gas? ›

Baking soda will help, but involves soaking: Add a teaspoon of baking soda to 4 quarts of water. Stir in the dried beans and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and let the beans soak at least 4 hours (or overnight). Drain and rinse and then rinse again.

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