Nimona (Green Peas Curry)

Name: Nimona (Green Peas Curry)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup green peas (I used frozen peas), ground coarsely; 1/4 cup green peas, whole; 1 potato, cut lengthwise; 3 tbsp. mustard oil; 1 dry red chilli; 1-2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; handful coriander leaves, chopped; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder; 1-2 tomatoes, cut lengthwise; 1 cup water; 1 tsp. ghee (opt)

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#Rainbowweek6 - This is a traditional U.P. style green peas curry that is so simple to prepare and is just amazing. It is a pure vegetarian delight without any onion or garlic. But you may add them if preferred. This winter recipe is very popular in every household and the method along with the ingredients used, differs from one person to the other.

This yummy curry tastes good with fresh green peas, but frozen ones and dried ones can be used if the former is unavailable. So go ahead and prepare this side dish and enjoy with rice or any Indian bread.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 cupgreen peas (I used frozen peas), ground coarsely
1/4 cupgreen peas, whole
1potato, cut lengthwise
3 tbsp.mustard oil
1dry red chilli
1-2bay leaves
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1 tsp.ginger, grated
1-2green chilies, chopped
handfulcoriander leaves, chopped
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1/2 tsp.red chilli powder
1 tsp.garam masala powder
1 tsp.roasted coriander powder
1-2tomatoes, cut lengthwise
1 cupwater
1 tsp.ghee (opt)

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Steps

1

Heat 1 tbsp. mustard oil & fry the potatoes till light brown in colour. Drain and keep aside.
2

Add 1 tbsp. oil in the same pan & saute the ground green peas till the moisture evaporates. Keep aside.
3

Heat remaining oil & temper with red chilli, bay leaves, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
4

Add the ginger, green chilies & coriander leaves. Stir fry for a few seconds.
5

Now add all the dry spices and give it a toss.
6

Add the tomatoes and the remaining whole green peas. Mix well & cook, covered till they turn soft.
7

Add the sauteed green peas, fried potatoes & water. Give it a stir & simmer, covered for 4-5 minutes or till the gravy turns slightly thick.
8

When done, add the ghee (opt) and switch off the flame.
9

Serve with plain steamed rice. jeera rice, paratha, poori, etc. for a nice healthy U.P. style meal.