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Dried Green Peas Curry

Recipe for a simple curry made using dried green peas | Green Vatana Curry - a quick recipe using this versatile pulse which is protein and fiber rich.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 16 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup green peas dried
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch asafoetida
  • 2 green chillies , slit
  • 1 onion medium , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp masala sabji (curry powder)
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Soak the dried green peas in plenty of water, overnight, or for 6-8 hours.
  2. When they are sufficiently rehydrated, drain the soaking water. Place this in a pressure cooker with 2.5 cups of fresh water. Pressure cook for 1 whistle and keep on sim (lowest heat) for 10 minutes.
  3. While the peas are pressure cooking, prepare the base for the curry.
  4. Heat mustard oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the cumin, mustard, asafoetida and ginger. (if you have panch phoron, then use that instead of the cumin and mustard seeds)
  5. Once the seeds splutter, add onion slices and saute on medium flame for 5-6 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
  6. Add the tomato puree, dry spice powders and allow this to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once the cooker is cool enough to open, remove the cooked peas and add to the prepared curry base.
  8. Season with salt and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Thin with some water to bring to desired consistency.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Notes

Serving suggestion:
This dried green peas curry tastes good with both plain steamed rice or roti / paratha. Serve with a raita of choice.
Image of dried green peas: Shutterstock
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