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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…

  • Ready 25 minutes
  • Serves 2
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 15 minutes
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Easy Indian Spiced Peas with Tomato sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

Steps:
Cook the peas with spices. Serve as is or add tomato sauce. 



Add pureed tomato. 



cook to thicken and serve hot!



Yum! cumin and garam masala. I know you think it is too easy. but these peas are ridiculously delicious! 



Recipe

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

  • Serves 2
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 15 minutes
  • Total 25 minutes

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

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add garlic, if using. Cook for a minute.

  2. 2

    Add the cumin seeds and garam masala and cook for a few seconds until it starts to sizzle.

  3. 3

    Add the peas, garlic, 1/3 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne/chili powder and mix well.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook for 4 minutes and serve. 🙂

  5. 5

    Or, Cover and cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Blend the tomato with water or almond milk for creamier curry and add to the pan.

  7. 7

    Add a generous pinch of salt more and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until the tomato sauce thickens.

  8. 8

    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

  • Calories80 kcal
  • Carbohydrates12 g
  • Protein4 g
  • Fat1 g
  • Sodium395 mg
  • Potassium249 mg
  • Fiber4 g
  • Sugar4 g
  • Vitamin A905 IU
  • Vitamin C33.7 mg
  • Calcium18 mg
  • Iron1.2 mg