Lobia Keema Recipe For Dinner By Spice Bite

Lobia Keema is a hearty and flavorful South Asian dish made with minced meat (keema) and black-eyed peas (lobia), cooked together in a rich, aromatic blend of spices. This dish combines the tender texture of ground meat with the creamy bite of black-eyed peas, creating a wholesome and protein-packed meal. Infused with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a mix of traditional spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala, Lobia Keema offers a deliciously spiced, slightly tangy, and deeply satisfying taste. It pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or rice, making it a comforting choice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients :

-Water 5-6 cups
-White beans (safaid lobia) soaked 1 & ½ cups

Ingredients for Lobia Keema:

-Cooking Oil 1/2 cup
-Onion (sliced) 1 cup ( Pyaz )
-Mutton / Beef mince 500 grams ( Keema)
-Green chilies 1 tbsp ( Hari Mirch )
-Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp ( Adrak , Lehsun )
-Tomato paste 1 cup ( Tamatar)
-Cumin powder 1/2 tbsp ( Zeera )
-Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp ( Dhania powder )
-Red chili powder 1 tsp or to taste ( Lal Mirch Powder )
-Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp ( Haldi Powder )
-Salt 1 tsp or to taste ( Namak )
-Yogurt 1 cup ( Dahi )
-Boiled white beans
-Butter 1 tbsp ( Makhan )
-Water 1 cup or as required ( pani )
-Green coriander (chopped) as required (Hara dhania )
-Garam Masala 1 tsp
-Green Chilies 2 -3 ( Hari Mirch )
-Ginger julienne cut ( Adrak )

Directions for Boiled Beans:

-Soak white beans for 2 hours.
-In a pot add water and white beans. Boil until 90% done. Strain and set aside.

Directions for Lobia Keema Preparation:

-In a pot, heat oil and add onion. Cook until translucent.
-Add keema and cook until it changes color. Add green chili, ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 -3mins.
-Add tomato paste , cook for 2 -3 mins.
-Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and cook for 4 -6 mins.
-Add boiled lobia mix well & cook for 2 -3 mins.
-Add Yogurt and cook until oil separates thenadd butter and cook well . --Now add water and cover and cook until keema is fully done.
-Now add garam masala , green chili , ginger julienne cut , green coriander mix well , cover and cook for 2 -3 mins on low flame.
-Your Lobia Keema is ready. Dish it out and garnish it with green coriander.

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