Peas kootu (Pattani)

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Ingredients

Peas - 1/2 kg (unshelled)
Mustard seeds - for seasoning
Curry leaves - 2-3 sprigs
Onion - 2 ( finely sliced )
Tomato - 2 big juicy
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp or according to taste
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Turmeric powder - 2 pinch ( "" )
Salt - To taste

METHOD

Shell the peas. In a kadai,pour little oil ,add mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion & saute till onion colour turns translucent.Add gin & gar. paste, stir for a minute & add juicy tomato stir for 2mins & add chilly powder ,coriander powder,turmeric powder & saute till oil begins to separate, now add peas stir & add a cup of water & close to cook ,stirring occasionally .Take off heat after the peas cook & water reduces.Garnish with coriander leaves.

If you desire gravy put off heat before water reduces. Carrot & beans can also be added with peas.

It goes well with rice & curries , as side dish or subji for roti.