Peas And Potatoes Masala Recipes

CURRIED PEAS AND POTATOES - GREEN PEAS POTATO MASALA CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the green peas and soak the dry green peas in enough water for about 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
• After soaking, you can drain the water and lightly rinse the green peas and keep it aside. If using fresh or frozen peas, you can skip this step of soaking, just wash and use directly.
• Peel the potatoes and dice evenly in medium sized cubes, keep aside with green peas.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the mustard seeds.
• When the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the green peas and diced potatoes, lightly saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the salt and spices, mix everything well and saute for another 1 minute.
• Add the water and mix well.
• Close the pressure cooker using the lid and once the steam begins to release, cook in medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes or until 2 to 3 whistles have come. Make sure you us the safety valve of the pressure cooker and follow all directions in the manual as they are important for your safety while using the pressure cooker.
• After 7 to 8 minutes of cooking, you can switch off the stove and allow the pressure cooker to cool down.
• Once the pressure cooker is cool down, you can open the cooker and see if the vegetables (peas and potatoes) are cooked well until soft. You can mix everything well and heat the mixture for another 1 minute so everything will blend nicely to form the green peas masala gravy. If you need more gravy, you can add more water at this point. You may also use a little coconut milk instead of water, if you want more gravy. Serve the potato green peas masala hot with chapathi or dosa, idli or rice!

AALOO MATTAR ( INDIAN-STYLE PEAS AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the ginger,garlic, onions, chillies and tomatoes.
• Saute till the tomatoes and onions are softened.
• Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add the boiled peas and potatoes.
• Add the chopped cilantro.
• Add the water and bring to a simmer.
• Serve with Indian Bread or Rice.
• Tip: I microwave frozen peas and potatoes for about 10 minutes in my microwave.

CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.
• Using the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve immediately.

PEAS AND POTATOES MASALA

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices, potato, cumin and allspice. Cover; simmer until potato is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add tofu, peas and cilantro. Simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.