Another day during Navratri and another sundal to offer the Goddess. The Sundal this time is made of fresh peas and is another super quick recipe. You could make this as a quick afternoon snack when the children are home from school and it is also very healthy to boot! This is a far cry from the commercial and suage and salt laden biscuits and sweets that are usually eaten.

Green Peas Sundal

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1/8 tsp asafoetida powder
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 1 tsp green chilli paste
• 2-3 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tbsp oil
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

• Soak the frozen green peas in hot water for 15 minutes and then cook them in a microwave or the stovetop till the peas are cooked, but still retain their green colour. Drain and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and when the oil is warm, add the mustard seeds and let them pop.
• Then add the urad dal and let it start to brown. Next add the asafoetida powder, curry leaves and green chilli paste and stir for a couple of seconds.
• Now add the boiled and drained green peas and season with salt. Stir for a few minutes.
• Then drizzle the lemon juice and add the coconut and stir well to mix into the peas.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm or cold as a salad or snack.