Peas Masala – Peas Masala Gravy

Peas Masala is a yummy side dish that goes well with roti and pulao varieties like Jeera Rice or any mild pulao.. Its super creamy and yummy. Mostly when I run out of vegetables I make this dish, as frozen peas is one vegetable that is always available in my freezer. Comes perfectly to the rescue at the right time 🙂 I had posted this recipe long back, now updated with new pics and video. Do check out the quick video below. If u are interested in Sweet Corn Gravy do check HERE.

Here is the video..

Now to the recipe..

[Preparation Time-10 mins : Cooking Time- 25 mins]

Peas Masala Ingredients:

• Green Peas (frozen or fresh) – 1 cup
• Onion – 2 + 1 (medium)
• Tomatoes – 2
• Coriander & Mint leaves – 1 handful each
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
• Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Salt – as needed
• Cashew  or Badam – 7 to 10 nos
• Milk or water to grind – 1/8th cup
• Fresh Cream – 1 tsp (optional)
• Oil – 3 tbsp

Method:

• Heat a pan with oil and saute cubed onions. Once the onions are transparent add chopped tomatoes until mushy. Finally add the coriander & mint leaves, saute for a few seconds and switch off the flame. Cool and grind it to a paste.

• Heat a pan with oil and temper with cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds. Add finely chopped onions and saute until they are brown. Add in the ground paste followed by the spice powders – salt, chilli powder & coriander powder.

• Mix, so that the masalas combine well and cook in low-medium flame till oil separates. Add the peas and required water and mix. Let it boil in low-medium flame until the peas are cooked in the gravy.

• Meanwhile soak badam or cashews in milk. Grind it to a smooth paste. Finally add it to the cooked peas masala gravy. Add garam masala, mix and cook for a further 1 min. Switch off the flame.

Creamy & delicious peas masala is ready to serve.

Serve it with roti or pulao.

Tips:

1.  You can use frozen peas or fresh peas.
2. I haven’t added ginger garlic paste or garam masala because I prefer the coriander & mint leaves flavour to dominate. You can add as per your choice.
3. You can add fresh cream too instead of milk while grinding badam or cashews.
4. I do add garam masala somtimes as I have done in the video.

– By Sundari Nathan