Dried green peas Ghugni is another version of the very famous yellow pea ghugni from Bengal. The green pea ghugni is commonly made in parts of Bihar and is also known as Bihari Ghugni. Though this version is a bit dry as compared to the yellow ones. So if you are looking out for some wholesome filling breakfast or a side dish for your meal that is easy to prepare and require few basic ingredients that are easily available in your pantry, then this green pea ghugni is the best option. You can have it whole as a chat by adding some chopped onions, chaat masala, curd and tamarind chutney or can also be enjoyed with some bread.
Prep Time | 720 minutes |
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Servings |
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- 1.5 cups green pea Dry
- 1 Onion - chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 2 Green chili - chopped
- 1 Tomato - chopped
- 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder Red
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- Salt - as nedeed
- 3 - 4 tbsp Mustard oil
- coriander Fresh - for garnish
- 1/2 cup coconut Grated - for garnish [optional]
Ingredients
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- Wash and soak dry green peas over night. Next day drain off the water and wash it again and keep aside.
- Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker and add chopped onions and saute till the raw smell goes off.
- Now add ginger garlic paste and fry till golden in color.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and mix well.
- Fry the mix for some time and then add in the soaked peas and stir well.
- Add almost 1.5 cups of water into it and adjust salt as per your taste,
- Mix everything nicely and close the lid of the cooker and let the peas cook till 2-3 whistles.
- Turn off the gas and wait till the steam reduces completely.
- Open the lid carefully and carefully transfer the pea curry into a wok and place it on gas again.
- If you find the curry to be too thin then set the flames on high and cook the curry till it thickens.
- Sprinkle garam masala powder and add tamaring pulp. Stir well and let it cook for few minutes.
- Once the curry thickens , turn off the gas and garnish with freshly chopped coriander and grated coconut (optional).
- Serve Hot!
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Love : Shaheen