Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Easy Indian Spiced Peas with Tomato sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe is a vegan, vegetarian Indian side made with oil, garlic clove minced, and cumin seeds in about 25 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

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

  1. In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.
  3. Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve.:)
  5. Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.
  7. Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.
  8. 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.