Green Peas Jalfrezi
High heat, big flavour: green peas seared with aromatics and a shiny sauce that clings to every bite. 17 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
- Kashmiri Chili Powder1 tsp
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Tomato Puree2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Green Peas300 g
- Bell Pepper1, sliced
- Spring Onions3, cut into batons
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the ghee or oil in a heavy pan and let the aromatics sizzle until their rawness is gone.
- 2
Sear the Green Peas in batches so it browns rather than steams, and set aside.
- 3
Cook Ghee and Garlic in the same pan until soft and sweet, deglazing with a splash of water.
- 4
Return the Green Peas, add the ground spices and salt, and fry hard for two minutes to toast the spices into the meat.
- 5
Pour in just enough water to come halfway, cover, and simmer gently until everything is tender.
- 6
Finish on a high heat to thicken, check the salt, and serve scattered with fresh coriander.
Chef's tip
Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.
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