Indian Spicy Peas (Sukhi Matar)

Sue Lau's Note:

A nice spicy side dish for curries and other Indian dishes! Can easily be part of a Western meal- serve with steaks and a potato dish for an interesting change of pace.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 medium onion , grated
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas , thawed
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• ½-¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¾ teaspoon garam masala

Directions:

1. Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat and cook cumin seed until they sizzle and fragrance is released.
2. Add onion and cook until tender; then stir in peas, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, salt, and water, mixing well.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in garam masala and cook for a few minutes more, until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with other dishes such as dal, and curries; have some steamed basmati rice, a crisp salad, a selection of warm breads, and an herb plate available.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[VegeTara]

Had this origianlly as a side with curried dal and basmati, but I ended up stirring it all together. Regardless, it was a delicious and wonderful addition to my Indian meal.

[2am]

I don't even like peas but this was awesome! I didn't have garam masala on hand so I improvised some using a recipe on the site (minus the cardamom, which, sadly, I don't have). Also, I couldn't find my cayenne (GRR!), so I used chili powder. I can only imagine what these peas will taste like with these two ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again.

[Chef RZ Fan]

We liked this as a side dish with Aloo Ka Saag #137088 and steamed brown rice. It was easy and tasty and the flavors were a good compliment for the rest of the meal. Thanks !