Its a Simple, light and zesty Indian-style village kind of tomato and vegetable curry with fresh peas popping in your mouth.
Submitted by Janani Chiranth
Method of Preparation
Ingredients:
3 tomatoes chopped
1 medium sized onion chopped
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 tsp. oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. coriander powder
1/4 tsp. mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. chilly powder
a pinch of turmeric
a pinch of salt
lime juice to taste
Preparation Methods:
In a vessel fry a part of onions for about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and fry for 3 more minutes.
Grind the fried mixture to a paste without adding water.
Heat oil in a medium sized pan. Add mustard seeds and after they splutter add remaining chopped onions.
Fry for a minute and then add chopped garlic, a pinch of turmeric and frozen peas.
When onions turn golden brown add the ground tomato paste. Add chilly powder, salt and lime to taste. Bring the mixture to boil.
To Serve:
Tomato peas curry should be served hot with rice, roti or chapatis.
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