Ingredients:
250 gm green peas (optional with pods)
2 Tbsp. ghee/clarified butter
1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
1 Medium Size Onion (Sliced)
2 Tsp cumin seeds
2 Tsp coriander powder
2 green chillies (deseeded and sliced)
2 ginger pieces (diced)
a pinch of asafoetida
1 Tsp black pepper (roasted and coarsely grounded)
2 Tsp Special Spice Mix ( black cardamom, clove, cinnamon, mace , all in powder form)
1 Tbsp. mango powder
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
salt to taste
Method:
Remove stems from the peas, blanch ,set aside. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle add chopped and sliced onions and asafoetida. Fry till golden brown, add chillies, coriander powder, mango powder . Fry for about 1 minute and put the green peas in it. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may need to add ½ cup of water if the masala gets very dry. Make sure you use very tender peas or you may use snow peas instead of normal peas.
