Green Peas Nimona Recipe

Step 1: To begin with Green Peas Nimona, coarsely grind the peas in a blender using a little water and keep it aside

Step 2: Heat the ghee in a pan and saute 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger and green chillies

Step 3: Add peas in the pan and let it cook on a low flame till the puree becomes lightly golden

Step 4: Once it is done, switch off the heat

Step 5: Now heat 1 tablespoon oil in an another pan and golden fry the dal vadis,Heat the remaining oil in a broth pan and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, clove and cook it for about a minute

Step 6: Add ginger, garlic paste and onion paste, saute it on medium flame till the paste becomes golden

Step 7: Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and coriander powder

Step 8: Mix everything well and cook the spices for 2-3 minutes

Step 9: Once it is done, add tomatoes and cook it until the oil separates from the gravy

Step 10: Once the oil separates from the gravy, add green fried peas puree, vadis and stir for 2-3 minutes till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan

Step 11: Add 1-1/2 cup water and let it cook or 5 to 8 minutes

Step 12: After 5-8 minutes, switch off the gas and sprinkle the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves

Step 13: Serve Green Peas Nimona with Jeera Rice and Lauki Raita for a weekday lunch