Ingredients: 1 cup Green peas (Matar),3 Onions – ground into a paste,5 cloves Garlic – finely chopped,2 Green Chillies,1-1/2 teaspoon Ginger – finely chopped,2 Tomatoes – pureed,1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera),1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder,Salt – to taste,1/2 teaspoon Sugar,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped,6 Cashew nuts,2 tablespoons Curd (Dahi / Yogurt),1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini),2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds,2 Cloves (Laung),1 Bay leaf (tej patta),2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil,1 tablespoon Butter
Time in minutes: 50 Servings: 3 Course: Main Course Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making Restaurant Style Green Peas Masala, we have to first cook the peas. Pressure cook the green peas along with 2 tablespoons water for 1 whistle. Release the pressure of the cooker immediately. Keep the cooked peas aside. Meanwhile, soak cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes. Once the cashews have softened, add them to a mixer and grind them along with curd to make a smooth paste.In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil on medium flame. Once the oil is hot, reduce it to a low flame, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves.Once the aroma of the spices start wafting in the air, add chopped garlic & ginger and sauté until the raw smell goes away. This will take about a minute or two.Next, add onion paste, tomato puree and saute until the raw smell of onions goes away. This will take about 5 minutes. Then add all the dry spice powders including turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder and salt to taste.Mix them well and add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture to avoid burning of the spices.Once the spices are well cooked, add required water to get the required consistency of your choice. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes.Next, add the cashew-curd mixture (paste) and stir continuously for the proper mixing of ingredients.Now ,add the cooked peas and let the Green Peas Masala cook on a low flame for 5 minutes.Finally, switch off the gas and add a dollop of butter and chopped coriander leaves on top.Serve Restaurant Style Green Peas Masala with Phulkas or Tawa Paratha along with a Cauliflower and Cucumber Raita for your everyday meals.