Gourmet

Chonkha Matar

June 30, 2013 07:29 PM
Deliciously tempered green peas.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4
 Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
 Category: Veg
Ingredients
Green peas 2 cups
 
Oil 1 tablespoon
 
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
 
Ginger,chopped 1 inch piece
 
Green chilli,chopped 1
 
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
 
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
 
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
 
Salt to taste
 
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
 
Juice of 1 lemon  
 
Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons
 
Ginger,thin strips for garnish
 
Method
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and saute till they change colour. Add ginger and green chilli and sauté till one minute.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder, mix well and sauté for half a minute. Add green peas and toss to mix. 

Cook till they are tender. Add salt and garam masala powder and mix well. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves and mix well. Garnish with ginger strips and serve hot. 

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