QUICK AND SAVORY INDIAN PEAS

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This is an Indian pea recipe that makes a great side dish. Ideal for a quick snack, as well.

Provided by New to Cooking

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
½ teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place peas in a bowl and cover with water; soak for 20 minutes. Drain.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they start to crackle, about 1 minute. Add peas, cumin powder, and salt. Reduce heat and cover pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and hot throughout, about 10 minutes.
Remove frying pan from heat. Stir in dried mango powder. Mix cilantro into peas and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g