Petit Pois and Tomato Bhaji

Quick and easy vegetable dish, made in less than 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil

1 cup frozen petit pois

2 tomatoes, chopped finely

1 onion, chopped finely

1 tsp tomato puree/ tomato ketchup

2 garlic flakes, chopped finely

1/4 inch ginger, chopped finely

1-2 green chillies, chopped finely

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp red chilli powder (optional)

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp whole cumin

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

6-8 curry leaves

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp kasoori methi

Salt for seasoning

Method:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan, add the mustard and cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter add curry leaves and chopped ginger/garlic. Saute for few minutes and then add chopped onions.

2. Once the onions become translucent, add the chopped tomatoes. Mix well and cook until oil separates.

3. Add turmeric, chilli, coriander powder. Stir in the tomato puree and lemon juice. Season well.

4. Add the petit pois. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover and it should cook in the steam. Sprinkle kasoori methi and check for seasoning.

5. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Tips:

You can add a knob of butter or ghee  for a rich flavour.