Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Black Peas Curry / Kala Vatana Rassa

Time 45 min
Ingredients
Black peas / Kala vatana 1 cup
Finely chopped onion 1 big size
5 in 1 masala 1 tsp or ginger garlic, green chili paste 1 tsp
Red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney 1 tbsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Water 2 cups 
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method
Soak overnight black peas, cook it with 1/2 tsp oil in pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles. Keep it aside, allow it to cool.
Heat oil in pan, add onion, fry till it turns golden brown. Then add white masala and 5 in 1 masala or ginger garlic, green chili paste. Fry for about 3-4 min. Then add red chili powder / kanda lasun chatney, garam masala. Fry for 2-3 min. on low flame. Then add black peas, salt and water cook for 10-15 min covering lid on low flame. Switch off when it is done.

Tip
U can even add boiled potato in the curry. It tastes good
It can be eaten with rice bhakari / amboli.

2 comments:

  1. What is kandha lasun chutney and 5 in 1 masala?

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    1. Follow the link
      kandha lasun chutney http://bestmaharashtrianrecipes.blogspot.in/2012/06/kolhapuri-kanda-lasun-masala-kolhapuri.html

      5 in 1 masala?
      http://bestmaharashtrianrecipes.blogspot.in/2012/05/5-in-1-masala-spices_19.html

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