Peas Usal

Peas Usal:

This is a super yummy delicacy from a Dear Friend ,Atul Sikand….just loved it .Thank you.

The only change I made was added 2 tsp fine chopped garlic just before taking it off heat,and reduced the chillies!!

Ingredients:

400 Grams Shelled Frozen Peas.

1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds.

1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric.

1/5 Teaspoon Hing.

4 Teaspoons Oil.

1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice or To Taste.

Green / Dried Chilies to taste

Salt.

1 Teaspoon Sugar.

Make Paste:

8 Green Chilies. (I used 4 chilles)

Green Dhania Chopped - Equal volume as Coconut.

1/2 Coconut.

2 Teaspoons Poppy Seeds.

2Teaspoon Jeera.

Chopped Green Dhania For Garnish

Grated Coconut For Garnish.

Heat oil , splutter mustard seeds , add hing and chilies , add peas , haldi , sugar and salt.Cook covered 5 minutes on low heat , then add the paste and lemon juice, gently mix , cook another 3-4 minutes . I took off the heat , mixed in some grated coconut and dhania leaves and chopped garlic to infuse fresh flavors - left the dish covered for 5 minutes.Served garnished with more coconut and dhania leaves.Enjoyee