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Black Eyed Bean Salad Recipe

By Hemapriya Natesan @MyLittleMoppet

September 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Protein-rich, crunchy, tasty and colorful – this Black Eyed Beans Salad ticks all the right boxes for a healthy dish!

Black eyed beans are also called lobia or Karamani or Thatta Payiru and are pretty popular in curries and pulaos. Lobia is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, is low in calories and has no cholesterol. And the beans are an important source of Vitamin A, which is present as beta-carotene. This means that not only is  the beta-carotene converted into the format needed for vision and the immune system, but it also functions as an antioxidant. Besides, it’s also rich in micro nutrients like magnesium, calcium and iron, as well as macro nutrients like protein and fiber. Here are just a few benefits of these:

  • Prevents anemia
  • Keeps constipation by improving digestion
  • Enhances vision and heart health
  • Helps weight loss

Looks like lobia is something you must include in your family’s diet!! Here is a nutritious, yummy and colorful Black Eyed Beans Salad Recipe that’ll go perfectly with any other dish on the table!

Black Eyed Beans Salad Recipe

Black eyed bean salad, Karamani/Thatta Payiru salad is a filling protein packed snack, which can be served as a refreshing, crunchy after school snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup lobia beans
  • 1/2 apple finely chopped
  • 1 small cucumber finely chopped
  • 1/2 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 small tomato, de-seeded and chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet corn kernels (boiled)
  • Freshly crushed black peppercorns
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste (optional)

How to make Black Eyed Bean Salad

Method:

1. Rinse and soak the black eyed beans in enough water for 8 hours.

 Black Eyed Bean Salad

2. Drain, rinse and pressure cook the beans for 2 whistles

Black Eyed Bean Salad recipe

3. The beans should be thoroughly cooked and you should be able to mash it between fingers, but the beans should retain their shape.

Karamani/Thatta Payiru salad recipe

4. Allow to cool down completely.

5. In a large bowl, add the boiled beans, chopped veggies and fruits. Toss well.

Black Eyed Bean Salad

Black Eyed Bean Salad recipe

How to make Black Eyed Bean Salad

6. Season the salad with lemon juice, black pepper powder and salt.

Black Eyed Bean Salad

7. Toss once more so that all the ingredients are well combined with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Black eyed bean salad, Karamani/Thatta Payiru salad is a filling protein packed snack, which can be served as a refreshing, crunchy after school snack.

This black eyed beans salad is a filling protein packed snack, and is a great way to add some veggies alongside a meat-based dish. It’s also good as an after school snack, or even to munch on while watching TV!! If you have the beans boiled and ready, then whipping this up is a breeze!!

Black eyed bean salad, Karamani/Thatta Payiru salad is a filling protein packed snack, which can be served as a refreshing, crunchy after school snack.

Black Eyed Bean Salad Recipe  
Black Eyed Bean Salad Recipe
Save Print PREP TIME 8 hours COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 8 hours 15 mins   black eyed bean salad is a filling protein packed snack, which can be had at breakfast or lunch or can be served to kids as a refreshing, crunchy mid-day or after school snack. If you have boiled beans ready at hand making this salad is a breeze. Author: Hemapriya Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: Indian Serves: 3-4 servings INGREDIENTS
  • Ingredients:
  • • ½ cup lobia beans
  • • ½ apple finely chopped
  • • 1 small cucumber finely chopped
  • • ½ carrot finely chopped
  • • 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
  • • 1 small tomato, deseeded and chopped finely
  • • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • • 1 tablespoon sweet corn kernels (boiled)
  • • Freshly crushed black pepper corn
  • • Juice of 1 lemon
  • • Salt to taste (optional)
METHOD
  1. Method:
  2. Rinse and soak the black eyed beans in enough water for 8 hours.
  3. Drain, rinse and pressure cook the beans for 2 whistles
  4. The beans should be thoroughly cooked and you should be able to mash it between fingers, but the beans should retain their shape.
  5. Allow to cool down completely.
  6. In a large bowl, add the boiled beans, chopped veggies and fruits. Toss well.
  7. Season the salad with lemon juice, black pepper powder and salt.
  8. Serve
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