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Green Peas Ambat

Konkani Style Green Peas in a Coconut, Tamarind gravy
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh green peas : 1 cup
  • Potato cubed : 1 no
  • Grated coconut : ½ cup
  • 2 nos Kashmiri chillies : 1
  • 5 nos Spicy red chillies : 4
  • Tamarind : 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder : ¼ tsp
  • Salt : to taste

For the tempering :

  • Rye : ½ tsp
  • Curry leaves : few
  • Oil : 2 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Grind the grated coconut, tamarind, red chillies and salt to a fine paste.
  • Transfer to a deep bottom pan and add water according to the consistency of the gravy / curry required.
  • Add turmeric powder, fresh green peas and cubed potato to the masala.
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  • Cover and cook the peas and potatoes in the masala till the oil separates and the vegetables are cooked. (Approximately 15 minutes).
  • Heat oil in a small pan and add rye. When it has spluttered add the curry leaves.
  • Pour the tempering over the curry.
  • Serve hot with rice.
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