White Peas Curry / Safed Vatana Amti

Time 30 min

Ingredients

White peas-1 cup

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Finely chopped Tomato 2 medium size

Ginger garlic paste 3/4 tsp

Red chili powder / Kolhapuri masala 1 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Cumin coriander powder 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida a pinch

Lemon juice 1/2 tsp

Water 2 cup

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Preparation
Soak white peas overnight. Then drain water add fresh 2 cups of water, cook in pressure cooker for 2-3 whistle till it becomes tender. Allow it to cool.

Method

Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds, after it crackles, add onion and tomato, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste, mix well and fry for 1-2 min, then add asafoetida, red chili powder, Turmeric powder, Garam masala, lemon juice and salt, fry for about 2-3 min. Now add cooked peas along with water. Stir well. Cook on low flame for about 10 min. Switch off the flame and serve hot with chapati, bread or rice.