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Green Peas Walnut Gravy | Peas Masala

December 9, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 39 Comments

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Green peas gravy prepared with onion -tomato based gravy. Walnut not only gives a nutty flavor but also some healthy aspects to this peas masala.

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It has been a while since I posted a gravy for roti/ variety rice. Today I was searching my draft for gravy recipes, out of 3 gravy this peas gravy pulled my attention for no reason.

Green Peas is one fancy Ingredient which makes any dish extra special.  Usually  I add it in conjunction with a main ingredient, and prepare gravies like Aloo Matar,  Mushroom peas masala, cauliflower peas gravy. Couple of months back we went to an Indian restaurant for lunch buffet, I liked peas Masala in the menu and thought of trying a restaurant style Matar gravy.

I could taste the richness while having the gravy, guessed cashews played the game well. I love cashew but I was slightly concerned about using it in abundance. Poppy seeds, roasted channa Dal, coconut, nuts came to my mind but walnut in my pantry was the winner, to add some good cholesterol into our every day diet.

In many of my recipes I prefer boiling onion and tomato; grinding it for gravy but after a while tried sauteing them, and it resulted in a different taste complimenting the gravy.  For the first time kasuri meethi played a role in my kitchen and we absolutely loved the magic touch it gave.  Yet another special ingredient in this gravy is evaporated milk, I have read it is a healthier substitute for heavy cream but never used before. After tasting the gravy I decided to use it regularly.

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Ingredients:

Peas (fresh/frozen) – 1 cup + 1/3 cup
Walnut – 3 tbsp
Onion – 2, roughly chopped
Tomato – 3, roughly chopped
Evaporated milk – 3 tbsp
Ginger – garlic paste – 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp
Chilli powder/ pav bhaji powder- 1 tsp (I used pav bhaji powder)
Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder – pinch
Cinnamon Powder – 1/8 tsp
Cardamom powder – 1/8 tsp
Kasuri methi – 1/8 tsp
Salt – as needed
Oil/Butter – 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp

Method:

  • In medium heat add 1/2 tsp of oil and sauté onion and ginger- garlic paste till onion is translucent. Add tomato and walnut, cook till tomatoes are cooked. Switch off and let it come to room temperature. Grind it into a fine paste without adding water
  • In the same pan (preferably wide pan as mixture might spill out if its flat) low- medium heat add 1 tsp of butter and add the ground paste and cook for 3- 5 minutes
  • Add the spice powders, salt and cook for 2 – 3 minutes

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  • I used frozen peas so I defrosted it for 40 seconds. Add 1 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes
  • Add evaporated milk and peas; cook for 3-5 minutes in low flame

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• Add kasuri methi and switch off. serve hot with naan/ paratha/variety rice

Green Peas Walnut Gravy / Peas Masala

Delicious gravy prepared with green peas in tomoto - onion based gravy. Walnut in the gravy gives great creaminess and healthy touch
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Course: Gravy
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Peas fresh/frozen - 1 cup + 1/3 cup
  • Walnut - 3 tbsp
  • Onion - 2 roughly chopped
  • Tomato - 3 roughly chopped
  • Evaporated milk - 3 tbsp
  • Ginger - garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
  • Chilli powder/ pav bhaji powder- 1 tsp I used pav bhaji powder
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - pinch
  • Cinnamon Powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Kasuri methi - 1/8 tsp
  • Salt - as needed
  • Oil/Butter - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • In medium heat add 1/2 tsp of oil and sauté onion and ginger- garlic paste till onion is translucent. Add tomato and walnut, cook till tomatoes are cooked. Switch off and let it come to room temperature. Grind it into a fine paste without adding water
  • In the same pan (preferably wide pan as mixture might spill out if its flat) low- medium heat add 1 tsp of butter and add the ground paste and cook for 3- 5 minutes
  • Add the spice powders, salt and cook for 2 - 3 I used frozen peas so I defrosted it for 40 seconds. Add 1 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes
  • Add evaporated milk and peas; cook for 3-5 minutes in low flame
  • Add kasuri methi and switch off. serve hot with naan/ paratha/variety rice
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Notes

1. If you are using dry peas cook it before adding to the gravy
2. Almonds, pecans, cashew or any other nuts can be used for richness
3. Onion - tomato can be boiled instead of sauting
4. Same quanity of freah cream/heavy cream can be used instead of evaporated milk
5. 1/2 cup of whole / 2 % milk can also used and cooked in low flame to avoid curdling
Coconut milk and coconut oil can used instead of evaporated milk and butter for vegan version
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  1. SWAPNA says

    December 10, 2015 at 02:22

    Nice flavorful gravy with peas…

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 15:31

      Thanku Swaps:-)

      Reply
  2. CHCooks says

    December 10, 2015 at 02:33

    I love fresh green peas 🙂 I have made this a number of times but never with walnuts – great improvisation Vidya 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:17

      Thanku Chcook, do try this version. I m sure you will enjoy it

      Reply
  3. Trupti says

    December 10, 2015 at 02:37

    Looks delicious 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:16

      Thanku Trupti:-)

      Reply
  4. ClicksnBites says

    December 10, 2015 at 03:54

    Gravy with walnuts looks very interesting Vidya. I have tried with almonds.shd try with walnuts too 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:15

      Almonds also make it rich and creamy right, thanku:-)

      Reply
  5. Elaine @ foodbod says

    December 10, 2015 at 04:16

    Lovely, I’ll make it with coconut milk 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:14

      Coconut milk is a great choice…do try and let you me know:-)

      Reply
  6. BIkram Mann says

    December 10, 2015 at 07:24

    I loved the gravy it looks yummy

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:14

      Thanku Bikram:-)

      Reply
  7. Antonia says

    December 10, 2015 at 07:37

    This looks lovely Vidya! What a great way to eat peas 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:13

      Thanku Antonio:-)

      Reply
  8. cheri says

    December 10, 2015 at 08:47

    Hi Vidya, this looks delicious, quick and easy too!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:13

      Thanku Cheri:-)

      Reply
  9. Revathi says

    December 10, 2015 at 08:51

    Looks like a nice twist to an already delicious gravy. Yum 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:12

      Thanku Revathy:-)

      Reply
  10. srividhya says

    December 10, 2015 at 08:55

    Wow addition of walnuts sounds delish and interesting. yummy curry

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:12

      Thanku Sri:-)

      Reply
  11. Loretta says

    December 10, 2015 at 14:11

    What a beautiful bowl of creamy goodness without the fats. Will def be making this.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:12

      Thanku Loretta:-)

      Reply
  12. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    December 10, 2015 at 15:29

    Lovely! I’ve never use walnuts to make these gravies.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 10, 2015 at 16:12

      Thanku Freda:-)

      Reply
  13. kushi says

    December 10, 2015 at 16:53

    Walnut in gravy sounds so interesting and delicious dear. Loving this!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 12, 2015 at 00:22

      Thanku Kushi:-)

      Reply
  14. veena says

    December 10, 2015 at 23:53

    gravy looks so creamy and tasty .. healthier too

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 12, 2015 at 00:21

      Thanku Veena:-)

      Reply
  15. gayathri says

    December 11, 2015 at 00:32

    Gravy looks creamy & yummy.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 12, 2015 at 00:21

      Thanku Gayathri:-)

      Reply
  16. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    December 11, 2015 at 07:08

    What a delicious sounding gravy. I just love the pop of color the peas give to your dish, and the walnuts would add protein and yummy flavor.

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  17. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    December 11, 2015 at 07:09

    P.S….your blog is looking amazing too!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 12, 2015 at 00:20

      Thanku Julie:-)

      Reply
  18. Sowmya says

    December 12, 2015 at 01:59

    I have never tried walnuts in my gravy. Wonderful option and the gravy looks Super delicious. Will try this Vidhya

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 14, 2015 at 16:32

      Thanku Sowmya:-)

      Reply
  19. Sundari says

    December 14, 2015 at 03:50

    Yummy gravy for rotis!! love the addition of walnuts 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      December 14, 2015 at 16:26

      Thanku Sundari:-)

      Reply
  20. Subha says

    January 21, 2016 at 08:48

    Vidya, I have never thought of adding walnuts to green peas gravy. Lovely twist!!

    Reply

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