Halwai May 9, 2024

Ingredients:

• 2 cups – fresh green peas, peeled
• 1 cup – Fenugreek (methi) leaves, chopped
• 1 cup – onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup – coconut, grated
• 1 tsp – chilli powder
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp – Tamarind paste
• 2 cm – Cinnamon
• 2 – Cloves
• 2 tsp – Jaggery powder
• 2 tbsp – oil
• salt to taste

Method:

  1. Cook green peas till soft.
  2. If there is cooking liquid left in peas, drain and reserve the liquid.
  3. Grind coconut with chilli and coriander powder and tamarind to a coarse paste (use some of the cooking liquid for grinding).
  4. Heat the oil in a fry pan. Add cloves and cinnamon.
  5. After a few seconds, add onion and fry till light brown.
  6. Add the methi leaves and fry well.
  7. Add the coconut paste and fry well.
  8. Add cooked peas and salt.
  9. Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp of cooking liquid and simmer on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  10. Serve hot with chapatti or steamed rice.