Green Peas Masala

Packed with flavor and vibrant in color, Green Peas Masala is a traditional Indian curry that’s both hearty and wholesome. This quick and easy recipe features tender green peas simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato-onion gravy infused with fragrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, this one-pot dish comes together in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with fluffy basmati rice, soft naan, or warm roti. Whether you're using fresh or frozen peas, the combination of earthy peas and bold spices creates a mouthwatering vegetarian curry that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, Green Peas Masala is sure to become a staple in your curry repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 large Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 inch Ginger
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, ginger, garlic cloves, and green chili. Set aside.

Step 2

Blend the tomatoes into a smooth puree using a blender or food processor. Keep it ready for use.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and golden.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate from the masala base.

Step 7

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt to the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine the spices.

Step 8

Add the green peas to the pan and mix them into the masala base.

Step 9

Pour in the water, stir, and cover the pan with a lid. Let the peas cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Once the green peas are tender, sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well.

Step 11

Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 12

Serve the Green Peas Masala hot with rice, naan, or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	655.6

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2416.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.3mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 1971.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 47.3%