Green Peas Masala is a tasty, spicy dish made by cooking peas in a onion tomato & curd based gravy. Green Peas Masala is a healthy gravy for Chapati, Roti, Parotta and Rice Meal. Green Peas Masala Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Green Peas Masala is a great side dish for chapati, phulka or even pulaos. As I have mentioned earlier, mittu loves peas so I take chances to try different varieties with it and hands down this is one of our family favourites.
About Green Peas Masala
Green Peas Masala almost restaurant style recipe without added cream or even milk which is the speciality of this recipe. But do not under estimate the taste, it is soo tasty. It is not very buttery or very rich but still creamy and tastes delicious.
Usually fresh green peas is the best for this recipe however you can use frozen peas too. I usually have green peas in stock to add it in cutlets, biryani so I buy frozen peas only when peas is not in season.
What I like the best about this Green Peas Masala or Green Peas Gravy is it is very mild, and tummy friendly also pairs up well with Roti, Nan, Chapati, Phulka or even Mild Pulao. Green peas are sweet, tender, healthy and more versatile to use in different foods.
You can smoke the gravy with charcoal to give it a smoky dhaba flavour.
Green Peas Masala Ingredients
- Peas : Using fresh peas or frozen peas is recommended for this recipe. Thaw / defrost if you are using frozen peas by resting it in room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Spices : Aromatic spices likes cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bayleaf are added.
- Veggies : Onion and Tomato form the base for this gravy.
- Others : Cashews and curd is blended together to make this gravy creamy.
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Green Peas Masala
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups green peas
- 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp kasoori methi
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
- salt to taste
To saute and grind
- 2 medium sized onion
- 4 medium sized tomatoes
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 pearls garlic
- 2 pieces green chillies
For cashew paste
- 1/4 cup curd
- 4 whole cashews
To temper
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 bayleaf
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Video
Notes
- You can even add curry leaves while tempering which gives a nice flavour too.
- Use kashmiri red chilli powder for a dark red color as in restaurants.
- Channa masala powder gives a great flavour to the gravy.
- This is medium spicy , adjust chilli powder according to your taste.
- For the peas or any green vegetable to stay green, after pressure cook release the pressure manually and open it. This way the veggies will stay green while adding in gravies – Got this tip from my cousin and it worked too.
Nutrition
Green Peas Masala Step by Step
1.First to a small mixer jar add 4 whole cashews and 1/4 cup curd.
2.Blend to a smooth paste without adding water. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3.To a pressure cooker – add 2 tsp oil.
4.Add 2 medium sized onion(sliced) and 4 medium sized tomatoes(roughly chopped).
5.Saute until the raw smell of tomatoes leave and looks mushy.
6.Add 4 garlic pearls, 2 small green chillies and 1 inch ginger piece.
7.Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
8.Grind it to a fine puree without adding water, Set aside. If the mixture is too thick while grinding then you can add 1/4 cup water to grind.
9.To the same pressure cooker heat 1 tbsp oil – add 1/2 bayleaf, 2 cloves, one 1 inch cinnamon,1 cardamom and 1 tsp cumin seeds.
10.Now add the onion tomato puree.
11.Rinse the mixer, bowl with 1/2 cup water and add it.
12.Mix it well and let the gravy boil for 2 mins.
13.Add 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder and required salt.
14.Mix it well.
15.Let the gravy boil for 2 mins.
16.Now add 1 and 1/2 cups fresh green peas.
17.Add 1/2 cup water to it.
18.Mix it well.
19.Close with lid, put on whistle. Pressure cook for 2 whistles in medium flame.
20.Let the pressure release by itself. Now open switch it on…let the gravy boil.
21.Simmer then add curd cashew paste.
22.Mix it well. Let the gravy boil for a minute.
23. Crush and add 1 tsp kasoori methi and 1 tbsp coriander leaves.
24.Mix it well and switch off.
Tasty Creamy Green Peas Masala is ready!
Expert Tips
- You can even add curry leaves while tempering which gives a nice flavour too.
- Use kashmiri red chilli powder for a dark red color as in restaurants.
- This is medium spicy, adjust chilli powder according to your taste.
- For the peas or any green vegetable to stay green, after pressure cooking release the pressure manually(slightly) and open it. This way the veggies will stay green while adding in gravies.
- You can add 1 tbsp butter along with 1 tbsp oil while tempering for a more rich taste. Else you can add a dollop of butter at the end too.
- You can use either fresh peas or frozen peas as per your preference and availability. I would not recommend dried peas for this gravy.
Storing & Serving Suggestions
Green Peas Masala goes well with plain basmati rice, jeera rice, curd rice, pulao & many more. Green Peas Masala is a great side for roti, chapati, paratha & other flatbread variations.
FAQs
1.Can I make Green Peas Masala in open pot method?
Yes you can make Green Peas Masala in open pot too but it takes a little long for green peas to get cooked. You can cook in Instant Pot too – Set pressure cook mode high for 3 mins instead of pressure cooking – this is for fresh green peas.
2. Which type of peas to use?
Using fresh peas or frozen peas is recommended for this recipe. Thaw / defrost if you are using frozen peas by resting it in room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
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