Green Peas Masala

By Chef Damu

A simple, delicious side dish for almost all dishes – rice, roti, paratha, naan, pulao or biryani.
Green Peas Masala

Ingredients:
Green Peas – 100 gms, shelled
Onions – 2, small (or 1, large) chopped
Tomatoes – 2, small, chopped
Green Chillies – 2, chopped
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Salt as per taste

For Tempering:
Saunf – 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves – few
Oil – 1/2 tblsp

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
2. Fry the saunf and curry leaves for 10 seconds.
3. Saute the onions until golden.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and 1/4 cup of water.
6. Stir well and cook for a minute.
7. Add the green peas and salt.
8. Stir until evenly mixed.
9. When the peas are cooked and the gravy starts to thicken, remove from flame.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Serve as a side dish.

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Chef Damu

Chef Damodharan K., better known as Chef Damu, is an acclaimed Indian celebrity chef, famous for his dynamic presence on Tamil language television cooking shows and competitions. His record-breaking feat in 2010, where he cooked 617 dishes in over 24 hours, earned him a Guinness World Record. Chef Damu also holds the distinction of being the first Indian chef to receive a Ph.D. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the University of Madras in 2004. His diverse career includes television roles, such as on "Cooku with Comali," and appearances in Tamil films, solidifying his status as a versatile and influential culinary figure.

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