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Curried Green Peas
Curried green peas - a vibrant dish with a slightly sweet flavor and a comforting blend of warming spices, making them versatile and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 300 g green peas (2.5 cups)
- 2 onions
- 4-5 garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tomatoes
- 2-3 Chilies
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 3-4 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 black cardamoms
- 1 cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ghee (optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice the onions, garlic ginger, tomatoes, and chilles.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Turn them slightly aromatic.
- Stir in garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add onions and saute until translucent.
- Next goes in ginger and all the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Stir in tomato and chilies. Cook until the curry base is ready.
- Add the peas and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes to coat them with the masala. Then, add water and bring it to a boil. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes on low heat.
- When the green peas are cooked, add a tablespoon of ghee. It is completely optional.
- Serve the hot green peas curry with your favorite food!
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Notes
- Keep peas tender and vibrant by simmering them for just the right amount of time.
- Don't skip the spices, as they balance out the sweetness of the peas.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4People
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1321IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4People | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1321IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.