Peas Masala

Prep Time:5 m       Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Peas                      - 1 cup

Tomato                 - 3

Onion                    - 2

Coriander Powder  - 2 tsp

Cumin Powder       - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 3/4 tsp

Turmeric Powder   - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala       - 1/4 tsp

Mustard Seeds       - to splutter

Curry Leaves         - a sprig

Oil                       - 1 tblsp

Salt                      - as required

Method

• Roughly chop onions and tomatoes.Grind them separately into a fine paste.
     
• Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves and the onion paste.Saute for a while till the onion turns slightly brown and then add the tomato puree followed by all the spice powders and salt.
                            
  
• Cover this with a lid and cook for ten to fifteen minutes.Then add the peas and cook until the peas is done.Serve with chappathi,pulao...
     

Little Words

• Fresh or frozen peas can be used.
• While serving add some finely chopped onions and a dash of lemon juice.