Kitchen Tantra

Peas Masala:

Pachai Pattaani Masala Kuzhambu. Muttar Masala. Green Peas Masala. Fresh Peas Gravy. Fresh Peas Spicy Curry.

Ingredients:

Fresh Peas 1 cup
Onion 1 - made into paste
Ginger 2" size - peeled and made into paste
Garlic 6 cloves - peeled and made into paste
Ripe Tomatoes 3 - made into puree
Salt
Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon
Chili powder 1 spoon
Garam masala powder 1 spoon
Bay leaf 1
Butter/ghee/oil - 1/4 cup.

Method:

In a deep, heavy bottomed, wide pan....heat oil.

Add bay leaf and followed by onion paste. Fry this real good.

Then add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.

Followed by tomato puree. Further add salt, turmeric, chili and garam masala powder.

Stir-in fresh peas and continue frying. Add 2 cups of water, cover and cook over medium heat.

When the peas are done and gravy thickens....remove it from the stove. Maybe make sure that oil shows up on sides.

Serve warm for parathas, naan, chappathis or pulka rotis.

Labels: Veg Kuzhambu