Dry white peas are packed with fibers and excellent amount of Minerals and Vitamins, all with virtually no fat. Perfect to have with Chapathi/ Roti.. The recipe follows..
Recipe For : 2
Preparation Time : 30 minutes + Time for soaking
Ingredients:
Kaindha Vellai Pattani - 1/2 cup (Dry White Peas)
Big Onion - 2 (small)
Green Chili - 1
Whole Garam Masala - Each 2
Fennel Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves - few
Oil - 1 tbsp
To Grind:
Chopped Coconut - 3 tbspChopped Ginger - 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic - 1 tsp
Dry Red Chili - 3
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Procedure:
- Soak Dry white peas overnight. The next morning pressure cook the Dry peas until its soft. I used to cook Dry peas in high flame for a whistle and after that will cook in low flame for 15 more minutes.
- Chop Finley Big onion. Slit Green chili. Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add whole Garam Masala and Fennel Seeds.
- When they splutter add chopped onions and Slit Green chili.
- After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala. Add also salt and Turmeric powder.
- Saute till raw flavor of masala goes off. After that add cooked Dry peas along with its water. Add some more water if needed.
- Cook in a low flame for 5 more minutes so that everything gets mixed up well.
- Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve with Chapathi/ Roti of your choice.
