Easy Indian Spiced Peas with Tomato sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe
These Spiced Peas with cumin are easy and a great side that comes together in 10 minutes. Gluten-free Vegan Soy-free recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp oil
- 1 garlic clove minced optional
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne/red chili powder
- 1/2 large tomato or 1/2 cup canned
- 1/4 cup water or almond milk or other non dairy milk
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.
- Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.
- Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve. :)
- Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.
- Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.
- Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with Indian flat breads, pita, or rice. Add to a bowl with grains and greens, or add to tacos, wraps. Endless possibilities.
Notes
For variations: Add fennel seeds instead of cumin. Add berbere spice blend instead of garam masala. Add 2 Tbsp ground cashew for a creamy sauce. Add a handful of cilantro to the tomato and blend for a green sauce. Add other beans, chickpeas, corn etc.
Nutritional values based on one serving of two
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.2mg