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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
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp oil
- 1 garlic clove minced optional
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne/red chili powder
- 1/2 large tomato or 1/2 cup canned
- 1/4 cup water or almond milk or other non dairy milk
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.
- Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.
- Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve. :)
- Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.
- Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.
- Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with Indian flat breads, pita, or rice. Add to a bowl with grains and greens, or add to tacos, wraps. Endless possibilities.
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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
(7%)
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: 2Serving
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.