Packed with plant based protein, green peas are an excellent source of vital nutrients. And yes, January is the month of healthy eating and there’s no better time to cook a comforting nutrient-loaded curry than this veganuary.This green peas curry recipe is a no-brainer and certainly the best dish you need when you are craving something simple. The sweetness of green peas is perfectly complemented by the bold spices used to make the sauce.How To Make Restaurant Style Green Peas CurryThe perfect type of peas for the best curry are dried green peas. Soaking them for about 6-8 hours will reduce the cooking time drastically. To cook the peas, drain the soaking water, add more cold water and cook until they are soft.Now, let’s make the sauce for delicious green peas curry. Start with sautéing fennel seeds, onions, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. You’ll need to continuously stir and cook until the onions start to turn brown and the tomatoes become mushy. This flavor loaded base of the sauce goes into the food processor to make smooth purée.This purée goes back into the pan alongside a few spices like ground turmeric, ground coriander and red chili powder. Give this a quick stir fry and add in coconut milk. After simmering this coconut based sauce for a few minutes, add coriander (cilantro) leaves, garam masala and ground black pepper. Don’t forget salt. At this stage, you can also add the green peas. Cook this for a few minutes and pair this delicious green peas curry with parathas or rice. Scrumptious!
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Make this in slow cooker:
Start with step 3 of the recipe. In step 7, add rinsed, soaked green peas. Cover with lid. Cook on low heat for 2-4 hours or high heat for 4-8 hours. Once green peas are tender, stir in garam masala, ground black pepper and chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Coconut milk can be substituted with cream or cashew pasteYou can add diced potatoes, carrots and even paneer to this curry
