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My maamamaa (mummy’s mother) used to make this green peas side dish. When in mouth it used to taste like heaven. My badi maami (eldest uncle’s wife) makes the best food in the world (There are others…Sorry…but no one can beat her for me..). One of her specialities is Vataane Gol. The main ingredients are green peas and tomato

1. Boil the frozen peas. (I use the microwave to boil them for 2-3 minutes).
2. In a saucepan, heat some oil (I usually use sunflower oil, but sometimes I use grapeseed oil).
3. When the oil is heated add some mustard seeds or cumin seeds(whichever one prefers). When it crackles, add curry leaves.
4. Add the boiled green peas to the saucepan and saute it for 1 minute. Put some ginger paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the pieces of tomato.
5. Add chilli powder and salt. (I also add some dhaniya powder. Sometimes when I yearn for some chatpata in my food I add amchur powder).
6. Cook for 2 minutes till the peas is coated with the masala. Garnish it with fresh coconut. You can also use desicated coconut.

Enjoy!!!!