Dry Peas Curry Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
Speciality, , , , , Vegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Dry peas1 Cup (16 tbs) (Soaked Overnight)
 Potato1 Medium, diced
 Tomato1 Large, chopped
 Chopped cilantro2 Tablespoon (For Garnishing)
 Red chili powder2 Teaspoon
 Red chilli powder2 Teaspoon
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cumin seeds1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Garam masala powder1 Teaspoon
 Coriander powder2 Teaspoon
 Cumin powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Green cardamom3 , crushed
 Onions2 Medium, finely chopped
 Ginger garlic paste1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 439 Calories from Fat 174

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20 g30.4%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g12.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 463.2 mg19.3%

Total Carbohydrates 61 g20.5%

Dietary Fiber 13.6 g54.4%

Sugars 11.5 g

Protein 13 g26.3%

Vitamin A 70.5% Vitamin C 85.4%

Calcium 16.6% Iron 28%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Pressure cook peas and potatoes upto 3 whistles.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds.
3. When they splutter, add onions and fry till golden brown.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds.
5. Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, crushed cardamom,and saute for few more seconds.
6. Add the tomatoes and cook till mushy.
7. Now add boiled peas and potatoes along with 1 cup of water.
8. Add salt to taste and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat.
9. Add garam masala powder and mix it well.
10. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes till everything blends together.
11. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
12. Serve hot with any bread or rice or with dosa.

Comments

Anonymous

jyotsna says :

Late comment but had to post this! tried out ur recipe and it turned out great! thank you!
Posted on: 24 September 2011 - 12:01pm
shantihhh profile page

shantihhh says :

darn! I'd love to have coconut pate like garlic and ginger pastes/s Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 11 March 2008 - 12:48am
Sarita Bhandarkar profile page

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

I think its to make a paste by adding all those ingredients with coconut.
Posted on: 11 March 2008 - 12:47am
Sarita Bhandarkar profile page

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Oh thats great Vinod... I'll surely prepare the curry as you said next time...Usal is my husband's favorite dish...I was searching for the recipe in some of the websites...But didn't get one. Thanks a lot.
Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 10:40pm
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vinodagarwal says :

It will also taste good if you use ginger, garlic, greenchilly, fresh corriander & littel fresh coconut paste insted of ginger garlic paste, this you can say Vatana or Matar usal Maharashtrian style.
Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 10:17pm
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vinodagarwal says :

It will also taste good if you use ginger, garlic, greenchilly, fresh corriander & littel fresh coconut paste insted of ginger garlic paste, this you can say Vatana or Matar usal Maharashtrian style.
Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 10:16pm
shantihhh profile page

shantihhh says :

coconut paste? tell me more! Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 11:47pm
shantihhh profile page

shantihhh says :

fresh coconut paste? haven't seen this-tell me more! Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 10 March 2008 - 11:46pm
Sarita Bhandarkar profile page

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

You can use frozen peas Snigdha, but dry peas gives a bit different taste to this curry.
Posted on: 6 March 2008 - 5:09pm
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Snigdha says :

I make this dish with frozen peas ( saves a lot of time ;) ). Also I had once used Lima Beans instead of peas and it tasted really good.
Posted on: 6 March 2008 - 4:48pm
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