Amazing Peas (Indian) Recipe

Name: Amazing Peas (Indian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 1 pinch asafoetida powder (the hindi word is heng); 1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 15 fresh curry leaves (from an indian market--substitute with basil as a last resort); 2 1/2 cups frozen peas; 1 -2 serrano pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar (omit if the coconut is sweetened); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut (substitute with frozen or soaked dried coconut); 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
1 pinch asafoetida powder (the hindi word is heng)
1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
15 fresh curry leaves (from an indian market--substitute with basil as a last resort)
2 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 -2 serrano pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (omit if the coconut is sweetened)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut (substitute with frozen or soaked dried coconut)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
heat oil in large frying pan on medium-high heat.
2
when hot, put in the aesofetida and then a second later the mustard and cumin seeds.
3
when the mustard seeds start popping, toss in the curry leaves.
4
stir for a good second or two and put in the peas, chiles, salt, sugar, and all the ground spices.
5
stir for a minute until the peas are fully defrosted.
6
add 4 tbsp water and bring to a boil.
7
cover, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
8
uncover and turn the heat back up to medium-high, add the shredded coconut and cilantro and cook off excess liquid.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil, 1 pinch asafoetida powder (the hindi word is heng), 1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Amazing Peas (Indian) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amazing Peas (Indian)

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