Spiced Peas (Peas Indian Style)
This spicy Peas dish is really easy to make. A delicious and easy side dish using frozen peas and spices. Indian Spiced Peas take about 10 minutes that have so much flavor.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
- 1½ cup peas, fresh or frozen or snow peas
- 1 tsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green chillies
- ½ sp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp ginger julienne
How to make Spiced Peas (Masala Matar):
- Heat oil in a non-stickin pan.
- Add cumin seeds. Let it sizzle for 30 secods, then add green chillies and garlic-ginger paste. Saute for 1 minute on medium heat.
- Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt.
- Add 2-3 tbsp of water to prevent spices from sticking to the pan.
- Add in the peas and coat them with the spices. Cover and cook on low flame for about 5-8 minutes. Decorate with julianne ginger and serve with roti or paratha.
Tip:
This dish can be make also with browned onions and added tomatoes.