Matar Masala (Green Peas Masala) is a very popular accompaniment for roti or any Indian breads. It is also a very tasty sidedish for Pulao varieties. We can make this with lots of variation, but this method is simple and straight forward and no hassle or complexity involved. Even bachelors can make this simple and tasty dish. There is not much complex ingredients used in this recipe and most of the ingredients we will surely have it. Most of us have either fresh green peas or atleast frozen peas which is quite enough for this yummy dish.
With Peas we can also make many chat recipes. Peas masala chat is one such recipe which is very popular and tasty. You may want to try this as well.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 149kcal
Matar Masala (Green Peas Masala) is a very popular accompaniment for roti or any Indian breads. It is also a very tasty sidedish for Pulao varieties. We can make this with lots of variation, but this method is simple and straight forward and no hassle or complexity involved.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Green Peas
- 2 tablespoon Cashews
- 2 Onion finely chopped
- 2 Tomato chopped
- 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
- 2 Ginger finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste
- Coriander Leaves Few
For Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon Ghee / Cooking Oil
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 mins and then grind it to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil/ghee in a cooker. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and fry for few seconds. Then add green chilli, ginger and garlic and saute for few seconds
- Add finely chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. Then add chopped tomatoes and saute everything together
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well. Add cashew paste and stir well
- To the onion-tomato-cashew mixture, add the green peas. Also add 1.5 cups of water and stir well
- Close the cooker and pressure cook allowing 2-3 whistles. After the pressure is fully released, open the cooker lid and garnish the peas masala with finely chopped coriander leaves.
- The delicious Peas Masala gravy (Matar Masala) ready to serve with hot roti/chapati
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Notes
We can also use dry green peas. If using dry peas, soak it overnight and then the next day pressure cook for 3-4 whistles
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Peas Masala Gravy | Matar Masala Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 149
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2.4g15%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 8.6mg3%
Sodium 227mg10%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 8.3g9%
Protein 4.7g9%
Vitamin A 2200IU44%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method:
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- Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 mins and then grind it to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil/ghee in a cooker. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and fry for few seconds. Then add green chilli, ginger and garlic and saute for few seconds
- Add finely chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. Then add chopped tomatoes and saute everything together
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well. Add cashew paste and stir well
- To the onion-tomato-cashew mixture, add the green peas. Also add 1.5 cups of water and stir well
- Close the cooker and pressure cook allowing 2-3 whistles. After the pressure is fully released, open the cooker lid and garnish the peas masala with finely chopped coriander leaves.
- The delicious Peas Masala gravy (Matar Masala) ready to serve with hot roti/chapati
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