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CRUSHED PEAS CURRY CRAZE

A Traditional South Indian Chutney with a Tangy Twist

White Peas Sambar Curry is a flavorful and protein-rich gravy, perfect as a side dish for dosa or roti. With crushed white peas, juicy tomatoes, and sambar spice, this hearty curry blends South Indian comfort and taste. Try this easy homemade white peas masala that gets its charm from half-crushed peas and a generous dose of homemade sambar powder. A must-try for curry lovers!


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✔ Mash only half the peas – it gives creaminess and keeps texture.

✔ Use ripe tomatoes for that juicy, tangy base.

✔ Adjust sambar powder based on spice tolerance.

✔ Add a spoon of ghee at the end for extra flavor.

✔ Make it ahead – it tastes even better after resting for a few hours.

✔ Pair with dosa, soft phulka, or millet rotis for a balanced meal.

     Step-by-Step Recipe : 🍛 Step Into the Curry Zone – The Peas Adventure!​

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Jeera (Cumin) – ½ tsp
  • Hing – 2 pinches
  • Curry leaves – 1 handful
  • Onion – 1 big (finely chopped)
  • Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)
  • Ginger garlic paste – ½ tbsp
  • Tomatoes – 2 big (finely chopped)
  • Cooked white peas – 2 cups
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – 1 cup (add more if needed)
  • Homemade sambar powder – 1 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)

   

​Mashed white peas sambar curry in a bowl, perfect vegetarian protein-rich side dish

PREPARATION STEPS

  1. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, jeera, hing, and curry leaves.
  2. After a minute, add chopped onion and green chilli. Sauté till translucent.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook till soft and juicy.
  5. Add cooked white peas, mash half of them roughly, and mix well.
  6. Add salt and 1 cup water. Simmer on low flame for 15 minutes.
  7. Add homemade sambar powder, adjust water as needed.
  8. Finish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with dosa or roti.

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