Dried Green Peas Rasam

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Dried Green Peas Rasam

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :8 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 8 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/3 cup dried green peas, soaked overnight


  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1/2 tsp. peppercorns


  • 2-3 garlic cloves


  • 1-2 tbsp. ghee


  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1 dry red chili


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 2 cups water


  • 1-2 tbsp. lime juice


  • 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped


  • 1/8th tsp. chili flakes (opt)

Directions

  • Boil the soaked green peas and then blend into a paste. Keep aside. Grind the cumin seeds, peppercorns and garlic along with some water into a smooth paste. keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with dry red chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida and mustard seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
  • After it stops spluttering add the cumin paste and turmeric powder. Stir fry for a minute.
  • Then add the peas paste and continue to saute til dry. Add water and salt to taste. Bring it to a boil and simmer on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and add lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and chili flakes. Serve either with rice, as an appetizer or as a soup with some bread sticks.