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Monday, July 30, 2012

White Peas Curry / Safed Vatana Amti

Time 30 min
Ingredients
White peas-1 cup
Finely chopped onion 2 medium size
Finely chopped Tomato 2 medium size
Ginger garlic paste 3/4 tsp
Red chili powder / Kolhapuri masala 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala 1/4 tsp
Cumin coriander powder 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida a pinch
Lemon juice 1/2 tsp
Water 2 cup
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Preparation
Soak white peas overnight. Then drain water add fresh 2 cups of water, cook in pressure cooker for 2-3 whistle till it becomes tender. Allow it to cool.

Method
Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds, after it crackles, add onion and tomato, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste, mix well and fry for 1-2 min, then add asafoetida, red chili powder, Turmeric powder, Garam masala, lemon juice and salt, fry for about 2-3 min. Now add cooked peas along with water. Stir well. Cook on low flame for about 10 min. Switch off the flame and serve hot with chapati, bread or rice.

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