Green Peas Curry

Kerala style Green Peas Curry, is rich, gluten free and vegan curry made with fresh or frozen green peas. The flavor of coconut and mild spices takes this dish to a whole new level. This curry is best served with can be served with Appam, Idiyappam, or Puttu.

Ingredients

• 1 large potato, cubed
• 1 carrot, cubed
• 1 cup green peas, frozen
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• To grind :
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3 – 4 green chilies
  • 4 – 5 cloves
  • 2 cardamom
  • 1 tbsp cooked carrot, potato and peas (for consistency)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 cup milk (optional)
• 1 dry red chili
• salt to taste
• 1 strand curry leaves.
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method

• Pressure cook potato, carrot and green peas adding little water for 1 whistle.
• Grind coconut, fennel seeds, star anise, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, green chilies and pressure cooked veggies into a fine paste adding 1 – 2 tbsp water.
• Heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard seeds, add dry red chili, onion and salt, sauté till translucent.
• Next, add turmeric powder, black pepper powder and curry leaves. sauté for 2 minutes o n low flame.
• To this, add pressure cooked veggies and ground paste. Mix well. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Finally add milk, mix well and turn off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Appam, Idiyappam, Puttu or Chapati