Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tsp

Lemon juice

1 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 tsp

Poppy seeds

4 unit

Green Chillies

0.5 tsp

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

5 unit

Cashew nuts

4 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

1 cup

Green peas (Matar)

steamed

5 unit

Cloves (Laung)

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

5 cloves

Garlic

1 unit

Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds

1 inch

Ginger

1 unit

Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

1 tsp

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

2 tsp

Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)

1 sprig

Curry leaves

Step 1
~3 min

Steam the green peas in a pressure cooker or steamer for a few minutes and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

In a pan, dry roast poppy seeds, green chilies, fennel seeds, cashew nuts, cloves, garlic, cardamom pods/seeds, ginger, cinnamon stick, chana dal, and curry leaves over medium heat until aromatic.

Step 3
~3 min

Add grated coconut to the pan and stir until it becomes light brown.

Step 4
~3 min

Cool the roasted mixture and grind it into a fine paste by adding a little water.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat sunflower oil in another pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and fennel seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.

Step 7
~3 min

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 8
~3 min

Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes mushy.

Step 9
~3 min

Add the ground paste to the tomato-onion mixture, along with enough water to achieve a slightly thin gravy consistency.

Step 10
~3 min

Season with salt to taste and bring the gravy to a rolling boil.

Step 11
~3 min

Add the steamed green peas and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Turn off the heat and pour lemon juice over the curry.

Step 13
~3 min

Mix well and serve hot with ghee rice, phulkas, tawa paratha, or naan.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your spice preference.

Roasting the spices enhances their aroma and flavor.

For a richer curry, add a tablespoon of cream at the end.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with ghee rice or jeera rice.

Serve with roti, naan, or paratha.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Papadums
Vegetable Stir Fry

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Cultural Significance

Chettinad cuisine is known for its rich and aromatic spice blends.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Weddings
Festivals

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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