Lobya Chawal
Lobya Chawal is a comforting, one-pot style dish from Pakistani and North Indian cuisine, combining tender black-eyed peas (lobya) with fragrant, spiced rice. It's a staple home-cooked meal, often made with a base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of complex carbohydrates from the rice and plant-based protein and fiber from the black-eyed peas. A typical serving provides a moderate calorie count, around 350-450 calories, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Folate | 110 mcg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lobya Chawal is a classic example of 'comfort food' that is both economical and deeply nourishing, often served as a complete meal on its own. Nutritionally, the combination of legumes and grains creates a complete protein profile, which is particularly valuable in vegetarian diets.
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