Fresh Peas Masala

Today's recipe is exciting, easy to make Fresh peas masala, which is one of the best side dishes for Chapathi/Roti. The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Fresh Peas                    - 1/2 cup
Big Onion                     - 1
Tomato                         - 1
Ginger-Garlic paste      - 1 tbsp
Salt                                - As required
Turmeric powder          - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                 - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder         - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder  - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves           - few
Oil                                   - 2 tbsp

To Dry roast and Powder:

Cumin Seeds  - 1/4 tsp (Seeragam)
Fennel Seeds  - 1/4 tsp (Sombu)
Black Pepper  - 6  to 8

Procedure:

• Boil fresh peas. Chop finely Big onion and tomato. Dry roast and powder everything under ' to Dry roast and Powder'.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions to it.
• After they turn translucent, add Ginger-Garlic paste.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off and then add chopped tomatoes. Cover with a lid and cook till both onions and tomatoes are cooked together well.
• Now add boiled peas, enough salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder and ground powder to the pan. Add little water and cook the gravy in medium flame till it reaches needed consistency.
• Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala powder. Your exciting Peas masala is ready to serve with Chapathi / Roti.

Dry Aloo - Matar Curry (Urulai Pattani Poriyal)

Want a perfect side dish for Vegetable Pulao?? I bet this curry would be the best. The spiciness of the curry makes it the perfect match for Less spicy Pulao..  Give this curry a try next time when you are preparing Pulao...

Here is the recipe..

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Potato                             - 1 (medium size)

Fresh Peas                      - a handful

Big Onion                      - 1 (small size)

Chopped Ginger            - 2 tsp

Cumin Seeds                 - 1/4 tsp

Salt                                - As required

Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp

Chili Powder                 - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder         - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Oil                                  - 1 tbsp

Coriander Leaves           - for garnishing

Procedure:

• Boil Peas. Steam Potato. I don't prefer boiling potato in water since all its nutrients will be lost in the water. Steaming potato in  a Idli pot, helps to retain its nutrients. After steaming the potato, cut it into medium cube size pieces.
• Finely chop Big onion, Ginger and Coriander leaves.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds to it. When they crackle, add chopped onion and  Ginger to it. 
• After the onions are translucent, add boiled potato cut into cubes and peas to it.
• Add salt and all powders except Garam Masala Powder to the pan and toss the vegetables well for perfect blending of spices.
• Switch off the flame after the spices get mixed up well with vegetables.
• Add Garm Masala Powder at-last. Adding Garam Masala at-last after switching off the flame, helps the dish to retain Garam Masala flavor for a long time.
• Enjoy your Aloo-Matar curry...

Pachai Pattani Poriyal (Green Peas Poriyal)

Pachai Pattani Poriyal   (Green Peas Poriyal)

Here is the tasty, nutritious peas poriyal which is prepared with coconut. Here is the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

 Green Peas                   - 1 cup (Pachai Pattani Poriyal)

 Big Onion                       - 1

Mustard Seeds                - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                          - 1 tsp

Fennel Seeds                  -  1/2 tsp

Salt                                  - As required

Turmeric Powder             - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp

Oil                                    - As required

Curry Leaves                  - Few

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut    - 1/4 cup

Red Chilli                 - 2

Fennel Seeds            - 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

1. Boil Green peas. Chop Big Onion. Grind everything under 'To Grind'. 
2. Heat oil in  a pan. Add mustard seeds , urad dal and Fennel Seeds.
3. Once urad dal turns golden brown add chopped onions and curry leaves.
4. After onions become translucent add cooked peas.
5. Add Ground Masala, salt and all the powders except Garam Masala Powder
6. Add enough water and cook till the poriyal gets thickened... Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala powder. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
7. Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve...

Quick Tips:

1. Can add Whole Garam Masala if you wish. It will give nice aroma..