Quick and Savory Indian Peas

This quick and easy Indian recipe of cardamom-flavored peas makes a great snack or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place peas in a bowl and cover with water; soak for 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Remove frying pan from heat. Stir in dried mango powder. Mix cilantro into peas and serve hot.