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Green Peas Bhaji (Heeravya vatanya chi bhaji)

Posted by Kshitij on July 10, 2007

Serves: 4 Time: 20mins approx.
Ingredients
  • 500 gms Green peas.
  • 1 big Onion. (Finely chopped)
  • 2 Potatoes. (Sliced into medium size cubes)
  • 2 Tomatoes. (Finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds.
  • 1/2 tsp Musturd seeds.
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder.
  • 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (Hing) powder.
  • 1 1/2 tsp Red Chili powder. 
  • 1 tsp Sugar.
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves.
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder.
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala.
  • 2 tbsp Oil.
  • Salt. (As per taste)
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste.
  • Procedure
    1. Heat the oil. (On a medium flame)
    2. Add mustard and cumin seeds. (Wait for them to sputter)
    3. Add onions and fry them till light golden.
    4. Add asafoetida, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala and red chilli powder. Mix it well..
    5. Add ginger garlic paste. Saute briefly for a minute. (On a medium flame)
    6. Add tomatoes and mix well. Mix it thoroughly till a gravy is formed and let it simmer for a minute. (On a medium flame)
    7. Add green peas and potatoes. Add some salt. Mix it thoroughly.
    8. Instanlty add  2 glass of water, 1 tsp salt and sugar. Mix it thoroughly.
    9. Cover the vessel and let the peas and potatoes cook till the gravy thickens and reaches the desired curry consistency. (On a medium flame)
    10. Once nicely cooked, add coriander leaves to it. Keep the vessel covered for another 10mins to trap the aroma.

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