Indian Spiced Sautéed Green Peas

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This Indian spiced sautéed green peas recipe is a quick, dry Indian style green peas curry made with simple spices and ready in under 15 minutes.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Heat a skillet and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, slit green chili, and chopped garlic.
1 teaspoon garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 green chili
Let the cumin seeds splutter gently as this step releases their aroma and sets the base flavor.
Next, add the finely chopped onions and sauté for a couple of minutes until they soften.
½ cup onion
Now add turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir quickly so the spices coat the onions evenly. Keep the heat moderate so the spices don’t burn; this small step helps the final dish taste balanced rather than bitter.
½ teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Add the green peas and mix well.
2 cups green peas
Sauté fresh peas for about 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
If using frozen peas, 3 to 4 minutes is enough.
Once the peas are cooked to your liking, turn off the heat and serve them warm.

This sautéed peas curry pairs nicely with steamed basmati rice or alongside lemon rice for a simple, balanced meal.

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