Wednesday, December 21, 2011
PEAS MASALA | GREEN PEAS RECIPE
I had no idea that peas masala could be so delicious if made at home, until I tried on my own. Before that, I always had tasted in restaurants, as an add on along with other gravies and never liked it that much. This is an easy recipe except the frying part, as it splutters a lot while frying, but I cover and fry the masala and overcome the spills. It goes well with roti or naan , even I eat it with steamed basmati rice or mild pulao 's side dish. I use frozen peas, we can also use fresh green peas and the dried ones for the same recipe.
I think the addition of roasted & powdered jeera and fenugreek/methi seeds adds on a great flavour to this masala. I love it. Thanks to the SIL who introduced this recipe. I just tweaked the method a bit for my convenience, otherwise no big changes. So here goes the recipe, I am sure you would love it!
Ingredients
| Green peas, fresh or frozen or dried* | 1 & 1/4 cups |
| Onion | 3 |
| Tomato | 5 |
| Ginger garlic paste | 1 & 1/2 tsp |
| Jeera & methi/fenugreek seeds | 1/4 tsp each |
| Red chilli powder | 1 & 1/2 tsp – 2 tsp |
| Dhaniya powder | 2 tsp |
| Garam masala powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Coriander leaves, chopped | 2 tblsp |
| Sugar | A pinch |
| Salt | as needed |
*Soak over night and 1 cup is enough…
To temper
| Oil | 2 tblsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 inch piece |
| Elachi | 1 |
| Cloves | 2 |
Method
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Serve hot with butter or cream topped on the masala, with roti or rice/pulavs, yummy!
Notes
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57 Stars(comments):
Wow that's tempting a lot.I've also tried this but never grinded the onion and tomato.Have bookmarked.
The masala looks scrumptious !! plating is so cute..the rice..rotis and that star anise..on the gravy..is complimenting so well.. !!
yummy! lovely peas masala! very nice clicks too...
My very fav one ... Exactly I do the same (pressure cooker method). Easy and tasty too , but at last I add little milk, and give it a boil. Never added methi powder though..will incorporate when i make next time.By the way pictures are great.
Curry looks totally yum
my all time fav side dish this is looks perfect...bookmarked
wow..awesome curry raji..will soon try it..
Yesterday only I tried your Gobi Masala and it tastes awesome, here again one more inviting repice to try soon... Peas Masala looks sooo tempting and the pictures are nicely captured...
Lovely color the masala has got.
Hi Raji... this peas masala looks inviting & the color of the masala is really awesome... very tempting to eat with chapathi... wil make it definitely tonight... i was thinking about the side dish & there you are... the last click is so beautiful... golden orange gravy wow!!! :)
Peas masala looks tempting and flavourful
wow..its looks so colourful and love all the beautiful clicks. I too made peas masala with fresh methi leaves for yesterday dinner...and also used canned tomatoes...
slurp...want to have some rotis now...
saw ur guest post in Sharmi's blog...simply wonderful Raji...
That's a wonderful side dish for rotis...looks awesome...loved your guest post at Sharmi's space
So tempting gravy...apt like rest gravies. Would luv to try it sometime sooner. Luved the clicks!!
very delicious gravy.. nice combo with rice and rotis.. photos are very nice..
Looks so yummy!! will try it for sure..
Its been a long time i made this gravy. thanks for the link. pics are very colorful and bright. love it ;)
Wow colorful and delicious gravy...
kurinjikathambam
so tempting peas masala...awesome..thanx 4 sharing
A rich color & a mouthwatering curry!!!
Prathima Rao
Prats corner
yummy and colorful peas masala..luvly click..Saw ur guest post in sharmi's space too..
Peas masala looks so inviting,excellent preparation...will try this sometime
Clicks are gorgeous as always :)
Just checked your guest post @ sharmi's space...lovely post n liked your pictures a lot,n the styles were like sharmi's :) very nice effort ..
I love to make all the gravies wid peas especially in winters as we get fresh peas now.....that gravy as well as ur clicks,both r appetizing!!
hi
will try it..wow...its colorful
omg...soooooooooper tempting ..
Droolworthy curry..love the color
Looks so good. I guess a wee bit of cream would add to the texture too!
That looks so very delicious! Love the bright red
very delicious peas masala..flavourful too..
Can have anything with this peas masala,makes me hungry.
Delicious!!!
First time posting a comment in your blog. Looks pretty tempting to eat and good presentation..
Shuba
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very tempting!
lovely curry. Love it dear. wish i could have some right now.
nice and beautiful curry...tempting and very colourful..yummy..
Tempting gravy!! looks nice and colorful.Nice Clicks!!!
Yum ...love this too and fab pics
nice and yummy curry to go with roti and jeera rice.
colorful gravy and nice clicks... tempting....
Colourful and flavoursome! Irresistible peas masala! Looks very good.
Wish you a very happy,healthy and prosperous New Year.
Very yummy dish.nice clicks
you know ..my husband could only cook a basic form of this peas curry decently and he survived on it all through his 2 years of graduate studies on it! lovely curry with my favorite spices!
Looks great! We are always looking for ways to add more veggies into our meals. Thx for sharing :)
i like your explanation of recipes with step by step pics..and the pics are colourful.can feel the flavour of recipe....and this peas varity looking yum....i`l try this week.....
Thats such a mouthwatering curry. Yum!
hii.. Nice Post
Thanks for sharing
Hi Raks,
Awesome recipe..I did yesterday and taste the best!!.. Thanks lot for letting us know different varieties.
Thanks,
Priya.
i tried this one yesterday. Added cauliflower too along with it, when i ground the tomato, onion mixture i add a few bits( nearly 2 tsp ) of chopped cooked beetroot, It gave a wonderful color and texture to the gravy, do try adding a bit of cooked beetroot to any red color gravy( with tomato) u prepare
Awesome color n vibrant..i love peas so so much..
That looks beautiful, great side dish with roti!
Looks so tempting! Yum!
wow..that really rocks....peas masala looks gorgeous and yummy...the colour is so beautiful,,,book marked..Have a Happy new year....
TH is someone who hates pea. So I prepare it once in a while. Ur curry is very inviting. I am going to prepare it for mmyself.
Curry looks delicious
Hi raji,
I tried this as a new year menu with baby corn pulav (pulav as per my mom's style & peas masala as per yours). It really came out very very well.My huby appreciated me a lot. Even my MIL, who resisted to taste, because of the aroma of the ginger garlic which smelled in air while cooking, tasted after my huby's and fil's appreciation & she literally enjoyed it greatly. Thank you so much. I really have become a great fan of yours. Keep cooking & keep posting, will try one- by - one all your recipes and post my feedback. My hearty New year wishes to you and your family. My prayers and wishes to give you n your family , a great health, happiness, harmony, wealth & Prosperity in 2012 & years to come. keep up your good work, as its really helping beginners like me.
hi rak's,
i tried this curry today it came out really very good...simply superb taste...my whole family liked it alot planning 2 make this again...thanq for tis simple n great recipe....
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