1 cup frozen peas
1 finely sliced onion
1 stalk celery finely chopped
1 dried chilli
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
1/2 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat butter and add mustard seeds and when it stops popping add the dried chilli, celery and onions.
When the onions are golden add the turmeric, cumin and coriander powder and the peas and salt.
Add 1/2 cup water and cook for 10min.
Add 2 cups water and bring to the boil.
Remove from the heat and liquidise contents in a blender.
Put this back in the pot and simmer until the liquid is reduced and the consistency is thick. Garnish with freshly chopped dhania.
Prepared, tried and tested by: Omi Nair