🌿 Kerala-Style Green Peas Curry — Perfect with Flaky Malabar Parotta🥘 - ATZone

🌿 Kerala-Style Green Peas Curry — Perfect with Flaky Malabar Parotta🥘

📝 Ingredients:

  • 🥣 1 cup dried green peas (soaked overnight) or 2 cups fresh/frozen green peas
  • 🧅 1 large onion, sliced
  • 🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 🫚 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 🌶️ 2 green chilies, slit
  • 🟤 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 🌿 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 🟡 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 🔴 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 🤎 1 ½ tsp coriander powder
  • 🧂 ½ tsp garam masala
  • 🥥 1 cup coconut milk
  • 🥄 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 🧂 Salt to taste
  • 🌱 Fresh coriander for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook the Peas: 🫛
    • If using dried peas, pressure cook for 2–3 whistles with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  2. Tempering: 🌾
    • Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and green chilies.
  3. Sauté: 🔥
    • Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger and garlic, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Spice It Up: 🌶️
    • Stir in turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook for a minute before adding tomatoes. Sauté until soft and oil starts to separate.
  5. Simmer: 🫗
    • Add the cooked peas along with the cooking water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  6. Creamy Finish: 🥥
    • Pour in coconut milk and garam masala. Simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes. Don’t let it boil after adding the coconut milk.
  7. Garnish and Serve: 🌱
    • Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

🥳 Serve hot with flaky Malabar Parotta for an authentic Kerala-style feast! 🫶

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