Green Peas Masala | Dried Green Peas Gravy for Roti | Idli Dosa Side dish Recipes

Green Peas Masala is one of the popular North Indian Side dish Recipe which is prepared using , onions, tomatoes and a variety of spices. It goes well with chapathi, roti, poori and even with dosas and Appam. Try this easy to make green peas masala and enjoy.

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Ingredients for making Green Peas Masala 

Green Peas  – 1 cup
Tomato big size – 1
Onion – 2
Cinnamon stick – small piece
Cloves – 2
Red chillies – 2
Coriander seeds – 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Fennel seed (Sombu) – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.
Curry leaves few
Oil – 2 tablespoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

Method for making Green Peas Masala

1. Soak green peas in water for about 8 to 10 hours or over night. In a pressure cooker add the soaked peas along with two cups of fresh water and a pinch of salt. Cook for two to three whistles.

2. Chop the onions and tomatoes finely and keep it aside.

3. Heat 1 tsp. oil in a kadai and fry red chillies, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves for few a seconds then add chopped onions fry and chopped tomato pieces and fry for a few more seconds.

4. Allow the above mixture to cool and then grind all the fried items (including chillies, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves) to a smooth paste.

5. In a kadai add one tablespoon oil, add mustard seeds allow it to splutter, add fennel seeds (sombu) and fry it just for a second. Add the curry leaves.

 6. Next add the ground paste, turmeric powder, salt and fry for a few seconds. 

7. Then add cooked green peas along with the water in which it is cooked. Mix well and allow to boil for few minutes. If required add little water.

Green Peas Masala is now ready to be served with any Tiffin Variety.