Matar Makhani (Green Peas In Creamy Sauce)


Course : Indian
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon tomato puree

6 ounces cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons coriander leaves -- chopped

1 medium fresh hot green chili -- finely chopped

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds

2 packages frozen peas -- (10 oz), defrost and drain
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine sugar, ground cumin, garam masala, salt, chili powder and tomato puree. Slowly ad 2 tablespoons water; mix. Add cream slowly and mix. Put in lemon juice, coriander leaf and green chili; mix and set aside. Put oil in large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in cumin and mustard seeds. As soon as mustard seeds pop put in peas. Sir-fry peas 30 seconds. Put in cream sauce. Cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until souse is thick, stirring gently as you do so.


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