Peas in Coconut Curry Indian Recipe

Peas In Coconut Curry Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 12 curry leaves, chopped
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red or white onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dried or fresh
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas, thawed if frozen
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

Method

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat
2. When hot, add the mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop
3. Add the curry leaves carefully and mix
4. Add the onion, mix well, and cook until golden, 6 to 8 minutes
5. Add the garlic, turmeric and cayenne and mix well
6. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute
7. Add the coconut, tomato, and salt
8. Mix and cook until tomato is saucy, 6 to 7 minutes
9. Add a splash of water if the tomatoes begin to stick
10. Mash the larger tomato pieces
11. Add the peas, water, coconut milk and lemon juice
12. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
13. Taste and adjust salt and spice
14. Uncover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved
15. Serve hot

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