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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Uma Aunty's Green Peas curry
I have learnt how to cook most of the dishes from my Mother-In-Law,as I could't cook at all when I got married and lived with them for the first few months.My MIL not only taught me the techniques of cooking but also gifted her precious cookery book to me.This dish actually comes from her friend 'Uma Aunty' and we started addressing this dish as 'Uma Aunty's peas curry'.This one is for my MIL who still is a great cook!!!!
Ingrediants Cashewnuts-10 Green Peas-100 grams Coconut-4 Tbs Green chillies-8 Onion-2 sliced Spices-Cinnamon-1/cloves-4/Elachi-2 Saunf-1/2 tsp Tomato puree-1/2 cup Salt and oil as needed.
Method
Grind cashewnuts,coconut,spices,green chillies and saunf.
Heat oil in a kadai and fry the onions till they turn brown
Add the ground masala to it and fry till the raw smell goes
Now add the tomato puree,fry well followed by green peas
Finally add some water and salt.
Once it becomes a thick gravy add some oil and serve hot.
hey ladychef... came here through FB and loved your blog...especially his peas recipe is something i'd love to make ........very different from what we make in the north of india..... happy blogging to you...
I guess the best way to start this blog is to introduce myself and let you all know that while I am new to this, I am very excited and looking forward to this experience.You can address me as Ladychef,a very happy-go-lucky gal.My inspiration is my life partner who has motivated me to consider cooking as a source of joy.I am trying to balance health and taste through my recipes here!!!!
Sounds gr8 & looks delicious and perfect combo with roti..Thanks to uma aunty for a yummy recipe.:)
ReplyDeleteanother speciality!!!!!! thanks to u and uma aunty for this recipie!!!! need to try this out right away!!!!! salamat
ReplyDeletehey ladychef...
ReplyDeletecame here through FB and loved your blog...especially his peas recipe is something i'd love to make ........very different from what we make in the north of india.....
happy blogging to you...