spicy peas with ginger - matar kee chaat
Updated on Aug 8, 2017
I love peas and this is a great Indian take on this side dish!
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 - whole dried chiles
- 1 - 4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 - fresh hot green chile, cut crosswise into 5 pieces
- 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (optional)
- 2 - 10 ounce packages frozen petite peas, unthawed
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- - juice of 1 lime
- - lemon wedges, for serving
How To Make spicy peas with ginger - matar kee chaat
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Step 1Put 1 Tablespoon of the cumin seeds in a heavy duty frying pan and then toast over medium heat. Stir often, until light brown and fragrant, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind spices to a powder. Set aside.
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Step 2Combine the oil, remaining 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and the red chiles in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until the cumin becomes golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the ginger, green chile, and asafetida, if using, and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
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Step 3Add the peas, cayenne, salt, and half the cilantro. Cover and cook until the peas are tender, about 10 or so minutes. Stir three or four times and check to ensure the spices are not burning. Turn the heat down if needed to keep the spices from burning. Stir in the lime and toasted cumin.
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Step 4Salt to taste. Put into a serving bowl and top the peas with the remaining cilantro. Serve hot, with the lemon wedges.
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