How to make Vatana Nu Leelu Shaak -
A highly nutritious Gujarati preparation of green peas
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Green peas (हरे मटर),
Cuisine : Gujarati
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Vatana Nu Leelu Shaak Recipe Card
Hindi: matar
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Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Vatana Nu Leelu Shaak Recipe
Green peas shelled 1 1/2 cups
Ginger 1 inch piece
Green chillies 2
Oil 2 tablespoons
Asafoetida a pinch
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 2 teaspoons
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Grind ginger and green chillies to a fine paste.Heat oil in a pan and add asafoetida.
Step 2
Add mustard seeds and once they crackle add ginger and green chilli paste and green peas.Sauté for two minutes, stirring continuously.
Step 3
Add coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder. Cook on medium heat for one minute, stirring continuously.
Step 4
Stir in two cups of water and bring it to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally or till green peas are completely cooked.
Step 5
Stir in salt and garam masala powder and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 542 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 40.5 gm
Protein : 19.1 gm
Fat : 33.8 gm
Other : Fiber- 25.9gm
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