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5 from 8 votes

Masala Pattani Kadala | Spiced Green Peas

Course Sides
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green peas soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 green chillies chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves minced
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • 1 to mato chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the drained green peas in lots of water and salt till done. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan. Splutter mustard seeds and the fennel seeds.
  • Add the curry leaves, ginger garlic paste and green chillies and briefly fry.
  • Add in the onion with a little salt and saute till just wilted.
  • Add the tomato along with the powders and saute till the mixuture is cooked yet crunchy. Sprinkle water if it sticks to the pan.
  • Add the drained green peas and toss well. Adjust seasoning, simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve hot with a cup of chai...