Matar shenga bhaaji

Matar (Green peas) Shenga Bhaaji

Green peas goes well with anything and everything. We have all eaten green peas but have you ever heard of Green peas pod bhaaji. 

Yes... you heard it right. I too was surprised and obviously little hesitant when I heard my mother in law making Matar shenga bhaaji. 

But, to tell the truth, it was very tasty. And, the best part it's simple to make using usual ingredients.

So, here goes the recipe.....

Ingredients:

Onions: 2 chopped

Tomato: 1 chopped

Garlic: 2 cloves crushed

Cumin: 1 tablespoon

Mustard: 1 tablespoon

Asafoetida: 1/2 tablespoon

Turmeric powder: 1 tablespoon

Masala: 3 tablespoons

Ginger-Garlic paste: 1 teaspoon

Coriander: To garnish

Oil: 2 teaspoons

Green peas pods: 250 gms (Wash the pods and remove green peas. From the inner side, peel of a transparent layer and use the other green part. Cut into small square pieces.)

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them splutter. 
• Now add Garlic followed by onion.
• Saute onion for 5 minutes and add tomato.
• Let the tomatoes cook well.
• Now, add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida, masala and ginger garlic paste.
• Mix well and let it cook for a minute.
• Add green peas pods and saute for 2 minutes.
• Place a lid and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the burner and garnish with chopped coriander.

Note: This Bhaaji tastes kind of sweet, so add masala accordingly. Tastes great with chapati or as a side dish with Daal rice.