Follow these steps for perfect results
Lemon juice
Tomato
finely chopped
Red Chilli powder
Onion
finely chopped
Poppy seeds
Green Chillies
Fennel seeds (Saunf)
Salt
to taste
Cashew nuts
Fresh coconut
grated
Green peas (Matar)
steamed
Cloves (Laung)
Sunflower Oil
Garlic
Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
Ginger
Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
Fennel seeds (Saunf)
Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
Curry leaves
Steam the green peas in a pressure cooker or steamer for a few minutes and set aside.
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.
Add grated coconut to the pan and stir until it becomes light brown.
Cool the roasted mixture and grind it into a fine paste by adding a little water.
Heat sunflower oil in another pan.
Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and fennel seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes mushy.
Add the ground paste to the tomato-onion mixture, along with enough water to achieve a slightly thin gravy consistency.
Season with salt to taste and bring the gravy to a rolling boil.
Add the steamed green peas and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
Turn off the heat and pour lemon juice over the curry.
Mix well and serve hot with ghee rice, phulkas, tawa paratha, or naan.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve in a bowl garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with ghee rice or jeera rice.
Serve with roti, naan, or paratha.
Aromatic wine that complements the spices.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Chettinad cuisine is known for its rich and aromatic spice blends.
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