Green Peas in Peanut Curry
by Tarla Dalal
You would have tried cooking the ever-popular green peas in various forms, ranging from tomato to coconut based ones. Here is a strikingly flavourful preparation of green peas cooked with a paste of peanuts and onions. While cumin seeds and coriander leaves impart a tempting aroma to this dish, a dash of lemon juice adds an irresistible tang that complements the nutty flavour very well indeed. Serve the Green Peas in Peanut Curry piping hot with rotis or puris.
Green Peas in Peanut Curry recipe - How to make Green Peas in Peanut Curry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups boiled green peas
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paste
3/4 cup raw peanuts (unpeeled)
1 cup roughly chopped onions
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup water
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the prepared paste, salt and 1 cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the green peas and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Energy | 242 cal |
Protein | 12.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 19.8 g |
Fiber | 8.6 g |
Fat | 14 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 182.8 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.4 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 4.1 mg |
Vitamin C | 14.9 mg |
Folic Acid | 71 mcg |
Calcium | 60.9 mg |
Iron | 2.5 mg |
Magnesium | 73.7 mg |
Phosphorus | 211.5 mg |
Sodium | 12.4 mg |
Potassium | 301.1 mg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Still showing Onion In Riata.. Carrots Jain never use Any kind of root vegetable including Cauli flavor
Wrong information. If it is under jain section how can you use onion?
very tasty
This subzi is a little different in taste. The peanut gravy adds a distinct nutty flavor to the recipe.The taste of the gravy is also unusual.
This comes out really tasty
Crushed peanuts and green peas cooked in a lovely dry coconut paste.