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Easy Indian Spiced Peas with Tomato sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Easy Indian Spiced Peas with Tomato sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

These Spiced Peas with cumin are easy and a great side that comes together in 10 minutes. Gluten-free Vegan Soy-free recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 garlic optional, clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup pea frozen or fresh
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or red chili powder
  • 1/2 tomato or 1/2 cup canned, large
  • 1/4 cup water or other non dairy milk, or almond milk

Instructions

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  1. In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.
  3. Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve. :)
  5. Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.
  7. Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.
  8. Serve hot with Indian flat breads, pita, or rice. Add to a bowl with grains and greens, or add to tacos, wraps. Endless possibilities.

Notes

  • For variations: Add fennel seeds instead of cumin. Add berbere spice blend instead of garam masala. Add 2 Tbsp ground cashew for a creamy sauce. Add a handful of cilantro to the tomato and blend for a green sauce. Add other beans, chickpeas, corn etc.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving of two

Nutrition Information

Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 33.7mg (37%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 33.7mg 37%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.