Restaurant Style Green Peas Masala Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Restaurant Style Green Peas Masala, we have to first cook the peas

Step 2: Pressure cook the green peas along with 2 tablespoons water for 1 whistle

Step 3: Release the pressure of the cooker immediately

Step 4: Keep the cooked peas aside

Step 5: Meanwhile, soak cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes

Step 6: Once the cashews have softened, add them to a mixer and grind them along with curd to make a smooth paste

Step 7: In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil on medium flame

Step 8: Once the oil is hot, reduce it to a low flame, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves

Step 9: Once the aroma of the spices start wafting in the air, add chopped garlic & ginger and sauté until the raw smell goes away

Step 10: This will take about a minute or two

Step 11: Next, add onion paste, tomato puree and saute until the raw smell of onions goes away

Step 12: This will take about 5 minutes

Step 13: Then add all the dry spice powders including turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder and salt to taste

Step 14: Mix them well and add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture to avoid burning of the spices

Step 15: Once the spices are well cooked, add required water to get the required consistency of your choice

Step 16: Boil for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 17: Next, add the cashew-curd mixture (paste) and stir continuously for the proper mixing of ingredients

Step 18: Now ,add the cooked peas and let the Green Peas Masala cook on a low flame for 5 minutes

Step 19: Finally, switch off the gas and add a dollop of butter and chopped coriander leaves on top

Step 20: Serve Restaurant Style Green Peas Masala with Phulkas or Tawa Paratha along with a Cauliflower and Cucumber Raita for your everyday meals