Kovalam Matar, Green Peas Cooked with Cashewnut and Coconut Paste
by Tarla Dalal

Kovalam Matar is a semi-dry and semi-spicy subzi of green peas and tomatoes cooked with spice powders and a cashew paste.

It is quite easy and quick to prepare and makes use of everyday ingredients, yet it has a rich and exotic feel because of the cashew-coconut paste and the juiciness of green peas.

A garnish of coriander gives a fresh burst of flavour to this green peas subzi making it a delight to savour.

Love green peas, then also do try other variations like Green Peas and Mint Soup , Green Peas Kheer , Green Peas Pancake , Green Peas Waffles and Green Peas Sandwich .

Kovalam Matar, Green Peas Cooked with Cashewnut and Coconut Paste

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1 cup boiled green peas
2 tsp oil
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For The Paste
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut

For The Garnish
2 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the paste

Combine the cashewnuts and coconut in a microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Allow it to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using 2 tbsp of water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine the oil, urad dal, cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste and onions in a deep microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and 2 tsp of water, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the prepared paste, green peas, salt and ¼ cup water, mix well and microwave on high for 1 more minute.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	202 cal
Protein	7.2 g
Carbohydrates	17.2 g
Fiber	8.2 g
Fat	11.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	12.1 mg

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Gandhi Dhwani

on 04 Nov 16 09:00 AM

The cashew and coconut paste is a new combination for the paste that i have tried.A different style to cook green peas sabzi and it so delicious.As this subzi was mild-spicy my family loved it.

Shilpa

on 28 Oct 16 01:28 PM

Great way to have a green peas subzi with a South Indian paste. The paste of coconut and cashew-nuts combine well to make a nice non spicy vegetable.