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Peas Masala

Bowl of pea masala and paratha next to it

Serves:

Ingredients

4

tbsp

groundnut or vegetable oil

1

tsp

ghee

1

tsp

fennel seeds

0.5

inch(es) of cinnamon stick

1

bay leaf

2

cloves

1

green cardamom

2

large white onions (finely diced)

3

vine tomatoes (finely chopped)

2

tsp

chilli powder

2

tsp

coriander powder

1

tsp

garam masala

0.5

tsp

turmeric powder

1

tbsp

garlic paste

1

tbsp

ginger paste

200

g

frozen peas

10

cashews

1

handful(s) of coriander leaves (chopped)

1

tbsp

butter (melted)

Recipe submitted by: Vidhya, FoodCycle Salford volunteer

Equipment needed: Saucepan, ladle, blender

 

Method

  1. If using, soak cashews for 20 minutes.

  2. Heat the pan to a medium heat, then add oil and ghee.

  3. Add the fennel seeds, green cardamom, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

  4. Add the finely diced onions, fry till brown then add salt to season.

  5. Add the ginger and garlic paste and let cook for 3 minutes.

  6. Now add the tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.

  7. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and sauté well for 6 minutes.

  8. Add the frozen peas and let it cook for 12 minutes.

  9. Meanwhile, blend the cashew to make it a paste and add to the curry. Let it cook for 2 minutes.

  10. Finally add garam masala, finely chopped coriander and butter.

  11. Serve with paratha, chapati or rice.

Top Tips:

  • You can skip the cashew paste, instead add 30ml of coconut milk (more if cooking for more than 4 people).
  • Finely diced potatoes or paneer can be added alongside the peas.

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