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Lobia Chicken | Telangana Gudala Chicken Curry | Black Eyed Peas Chicken Curry | Special Desi Recipes

Lobia chicken curry is a flavorful and nutritious Indian dish that combines chicken with black-eyed peas( lobia ) in a rich, spicy gravy. It is a wholesome and protein-packed meal often enjoyed with rice, chapathi, naan or roti.

For this recipe lobia is soaked overnight or before 8 hours. In Telangana it is the popular chicken recipe on all occasions and is called "chicken gudalu".lobia provides numerous health benefits due to its rich nutrient profile. Black-eyed peas can be a versatile and nutritious addition to a balanced diet, whether in salads, soups, stews, or curries.

Both chicken and black-eyed peas ( Lobia ) are excellent protein sources, high in dietary fiber, and a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamin B. This dish is not only delicious, but also offers a balanced meal with a mix of protein, fiber, and spices that can be adjusted to taste.

Video Recipe Of Lobia Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

Chicken Marination:

• Chicken - 500g
• Salt - 1 Tsp.
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp.
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4th Tsp.
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 Tbsps.
• Oil - 1 Tbsp.

Cooking Lobia Chicken Ingredients:

• Oil - 4 Tbsps.
• Cardamom - 4
• CLoves - 8
• Shahjeera - 1 Tsp.
• Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp.
• Onion - 1 Big
• Green Chillies - 4
• Curry Leaves
• Methi leaves
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp.
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4th Tsp.
• Tomatoes - 3
• Water - 1/2 Cup
• Garam Masala - 1 Tsp.
• Coriander Leaves

Coconut Masala Ingredients:

• Dry Coconut - 1/4th Cup
• Coriander Seeds - 1 Tbsp.

Preparation:

• First clean and marinate the chicken with marination ingredients and rest for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• In Pan add oil, when the oil get heated up add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, shahjeera and cumin seeds.
• Saute for a second and add onions along with salt.
• Mix well and saute till the onions changes colour.
• Then add green chillies, curry leaves, methi leaves and mix well.
• Saute well till the leaves nice aroma.
• Then add ginger garlic paste along with turmeric powder and mix well.
• Saute till it releases aroma.
• Now add soaked lobia along with marinated chicken and mix well.
• Saute for about 5 minutes till the chicken changes colour.
• Then add tomatoes and mix well and close and cook for about 10 minutes.
• In another pan dry roast the dry coconut and coriander seeds and blend to fine powder.
• After 10 minutes chicken releases water.
• Now add garam masala, dry coconut masala along with water and mix well.
• Again close and cook for about 10 minutes or till the chicken is soft and tender.
• Finally add coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, chapati, roti or naan.