Green Pea Ghugni (Ready in 15 Minutes)

Name: Green Pea Ghugni (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups green peas (about 300 grams); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur); 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (about 10 grams); Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon refined oil

Vandana Johri @vandana1953

During winter, you’ll find fresh green peas everywhere. Though small, peas are a great source of protein. Today I’m sharing a recipe for Green Pea Ghugni, a delicious North Indian snack. It’s a healthy option for kids’ small hunger pangs and a quick, tasty UP-style pea recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Vandana Johri @vandana1953

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Ingredients

15 minutes

2 servings

2 cupsgreen peas (about 300 grams)
1 teaspooncumin seeds
1/8 teaspoonasafoetida powder
1 tablespoongrated ginger
1/2 teaspoongaram masala powder
1 teaspoondried mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoonroasted cumin powder
1green chili, finely chopped
1/4 cupchopped cilantro (about 10 grams)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoonrefined oil

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Steps

15 minutes

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First, gather all the ingredients for the Green Pea Ghugni. Wash the green peas and set aside. Heat the refined oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add asafoetida and cumin seeds, and let them sizzle. Add the chopped green chili and grated ginger, then add the green peas.
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Stir gently, then add salt to taste. Add roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, and dried mango powder. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
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The peas will soften quickly. Once the water evaporates, sauté for a short while, then add the chopped cilantro.
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Your delicious and nutritious Green Pea Ghugni is ready. Enjoy it as an evening snack with tea. It also tastes great topped with roasted flattened rice (poha).
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