Kerala Spiced Peas

By Muzungu

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee (ghee is clarified butter and imparts a unique flavor here)
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 green thai chili, minced (more if you like it really spicy)
• 1 onion, sliced
• One 1-pound bag frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• juice from one lemon
• cilantro (optional garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the ghee on a medium-high heat. When ghee is hot, put the cumin seeds, mustard seeds in the pan and stir for about 1-2 minutes, until seeds start to pop. Place the coriander, cardamom, chili and onion in the pan and cook until onions begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, ginger, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.

Stir continuously on a high heat for about 3 minutes, until the peas cook through. Finally, add the lemon juice to peas and serve garnished with cilantro.