These Spiced Peas with cumin are easy and a great side that comes together in 10 minutes. Gluten-free Vegan Soy-free recipe
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp oil
- 1 garlic clove minced (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne/red chili powder
- 1/2 large tomato (or 1/2 cup canned)
- 1/4 cup water or almond milk (or other non dairy milk)
Method
- In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.
- Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.
- Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve.:)
- Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.
- Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.
- Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with Indian flat breads, pita, or rice. Add to a bowl with grains and greens, or add to tacos, wraps. Endless possibilities.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.