Lobia Kebabs Recipe (Black Eyed Bean Patties)

Step 1: To begin making the Lobia Kebabs Recipe (Black Eyed Bean Patties), we will first first wash the black eyed beans well and soak with fresh water overnight

Step 2: Once the black eyed beans are soaked well, cook the beans until the beans are soft and mashable

Step 3: You can use a sauce pan or the pressure cooker to cook the beans

Step 4: If you are using the pressure cooker, cook until you hear two whistles

Step 5: After two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes and then turn off the heat

Step 6: If using a pressure cooker, cook until the first whistle, then turn off the heat

Step 7: Allow the pressure cooker to cool off naturally

Step 8: Once cooled, drain the excess water and keep the beans aside

Step 9: Meanwhile, powder the rolled oats in a grinder and keep this ready

Step 10: Add the cooked beans to a bowl, keeping a few tablespoons aside

Step 11: Mash the beans using a potato masher or a fork

Step 12: Add powdered oats, finely chopped onion, garlic, fresh coriander, mint, red and yellow peppers and the unmashed beans together in a large mixing bowl

Step 13: Mix well, adding salt to taste as also cumin powder, red chili powder and garam masala powder

Step 14: Using your clean hand mix everything well, bring it together, mashing slightly

Step 15: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 16: The next step is to shape and cook the kebabs in a pan

Step 17: Divide the mixture into medium patty size portions of 2 inch thickness and diameter

Step 18: Heat a skillet on medium heat

Step 19: Add a teaspoon or two of oil, spread this all over the skillet using a clean absorbent kitchen towel, in such a way as to coat the surface well, but not visible

Step 20: Place the shaped black eyed bean kebabs on the skillet

Step 21: Drizzle a few drops of oil all around the kebab

Step 22: Cook the kebabs on medium heat

Step 23: After about 2-3 minutes or after the under-side turns brown, flip carefully using a flat spatula

Step 24: Again cook for 2-3 minutes or until brown and crisp on both sides

Step 25: Transfer the Black Eyed Bean Kebabs to an absorbent paper towel

Step 26: Repeat the same process with the rest of the mixture

Step 27: Serve the Lobia Kebabs Recipe (Black Eyed Bean Patties) hot along with a Yogurt Dip for parties or as a snack for kids school boxes