Indian Carrots and Peas

The Indian Epicure, Meera Taneja, Mills and Boon Limited.

This is called Gajjar Mattar

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
1/2 pound peas
2 ounces oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon lovage seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt

Directions

Peel, scrape and slice carrots into 1/4 inch thick slices. Heat oil, add cumin, mustard, and lovage seeds. When they pop, add turmeric and chili powder. Stir fry for a few seconds, then add carrots, peas, and salt. Stir to mix well. Sprinkle water on top. Cover tightly and cook on gentle heat until carrots are tender. Serve hot, sprinkled with garam masala.

Jim Plank

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