Green Peas Nimona (Matar ka Nimona)

 INGREDIENTS:

1. Green Peas 4 cups
2. Potatoes 2-3 cut into wedges
3. Tomatoes 2 sliced
4. Onion 2 finely chopped
5. Green Chilis 2 sliced
6. Ginger-Green Chili Paste 1 tbsp
7. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
9. Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp
10. Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
11. Mustard Oil 3 tbsp
12. Coriander Leaves 3 tbsp chopped
13. Salt to taste
14. Sugar 1 tsp

METHOD:

Serving Size: 3-4

Grind 3 cups of peas coarsely. Keep aside 1 cup of peas for further use. 

Heat 2 tbsp of mustard oil in a pan. Add the potatoes and fry until golden. Set aside. 

In the same pan, add fresh green peas paste and sauté for 8-10 minutes on a medium heat. Transfer it to a bowl and keep it aside. 

Heat the remaining oil and add cumin seeds. When they crackle, add chopped onions.

Stir fry until the onions turn translucent. Add ginger-green chili paste and the tomatoes. Cook till they are mushy.

Add the dry spices, salt, and sugar. Add about 2 cups of water, fried potatoes and 1 cup of reserved fresh green peas. Mix them well. 

Cook for 4-5 minutes until the green peas are half-cooked.

Add sautéed green peas paste, water if required and salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with a coriander sprig and slit green chilis. Serve hot with rice, paratha or naan.