Nimona

Nimona

Nimona

Veg Vegan

A unique green pea curry that is both flavorful and aromatic, often served with rice or roti. It's a specialty in the winter months.

Cuisines

Malwi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Green Pea 1 cup Green Pea
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 1 cup Water
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind the green peas coarsely in a blender without adding water.
  2. 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
  3. 3 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
  6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the coarsely ground green peas and mix everything together.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Stir well.
  9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are cooked and the flavors are well combined.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala towards the end of cooking.