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Peas Masala

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Dried green peas cooked soft & seasoned with spices to create a simple, yet comforting stew/curry - Vegan + Gluten free too!

Peas Masala

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

To cook the peas
  • 1 cup dried green peas (green vatana)
  • 2 cup water to soak + cook
  • Salt to taste
For the curry
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 0.25 cinnamon stick
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 0.5 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp (heaped) red chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 cup water (as needed)
  • a handful of fresh coriander, chopped
Optional garnish
  • 0.5 lemon, sliced
  • 0.25 cup onions, chopped

Method
 

  1. Soak the dried green peas overnight. Pressure cook the soaked peas in the water it soaked in with 1/4 tsp salt until soft.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and once warm, add cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
  3. Then add the chopped onion, grated ginger+garlic and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onions are soft.
  4. Add the powdered spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala) and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cover and cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are soft and can be mashed to a pulp with a spoon.
  6. Add the cooked green peas + cooking liquid. Add more water to make the curry as runny as you prefer. Cover and let it come to a rolling boil.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Optionally, just before serving, top with a little chopped onion (for crunch) and a quick squeeze of lemon juice.
  8. Serve hot!