Peas Curry

Ingredients :

Peas - 2 cups (If using the dried ones soak them overnight)

Onion (medium size) - 1/4 chopped

Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Oil -2 tblsp

Salt to taste

for masala:

Onion (medium size) - 1 chopped

Tomatoes - 2

Grated coconut - 2 tblsp

Cloves - 3

Cinnamon - 1 inch

Garlic - 4 flakes

Ginger - 1 inch

For the seasoning

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

curry leaves - 1 tsp

mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Procedure:

• Add 1 spoon oil in a pan and saute all the ingredients one by one needed for the paste.
• Allow the mixture to cool and puree it in the mixie/blender.
• In a pan heat the remaining oil and add the seasoning.
• When they start splutterring add the onion and saute until it turns translucent.
• Add the blended paste followed by coriander powder,cumin powder,turmeric powder and salt.
• Add the peas along with 1.5 cups water and bring to a boil. (If using dried peas cook it seperately with 2 cups water and then add it).
• Simmer for 5 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves..