Whole30 Masala Peas
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Whole30 Masala Peas recipe! Featuring tender green peas simmered in an aromatic blend of cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric, this quick and flavorful dish is perfectly balanced with the heat of garlic, ginger, and optional green chili. Cooked in coconut oil, it’s a healthy, dairy-free, and gluten-free side that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these spiced peas make an excellent accompaniment to grilled proteins, cauliflower rice, or as a satisfying standalone snack. Perfect for Whole30 compliance and packed with bold, Indian-inspired flavors, this dish is guaranteed to become a staple in your clean-eating rotation!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 inch piece, grated ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 finely chopped (optional) green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped cilantro
- 1 cut into wedges lime
Directions
Step 1
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them sputter for about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped green chili, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Sauté for another minute to allow the spices to become fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in the frozen green peas and mix well to coat the peas with the spices.
Step 6
Add salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir and cover the pan with a lid.
Step 7
Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Step 8
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the peas before eating.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (749.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 796.0 |
| Total Fat 32.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1229.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.4g | |
| Protein 32.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 245.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1818.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories