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Matar Peas Sabzi (Mushroom and Green Peas)

Indian sabzis can be packed with vegetables, and they are still incredibly flavorful. This recipe comes together quickly and has that classic home-cooked Indian food taste. On top of that, this dish is healthy. Growing up, my dadi would serve this as a side dish when she was visiting in the summers.

Matar Peas sabzi (Mushroom and Green Peas)

Course: SidesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced red onion

  • 12 ounces of button mushrooms, washed and sliced (including stems)

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • ¾ cup diced tomatoes

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ⅓ cup frozen peas

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
  • Add the sliced 1 cup of red onions to the pan and sauté until they turn translucent. Add the 3 cloves of minced garlic. Cook the onions and garlic until golden brown.
  • Mix in the ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garam masala.
  • Add the 3/4 cup of diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to reduce in size. This will take around 5-7 minutes.
  • Once the mushrooms have reduced, add the frozen peas to the pan. Continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the peas are tender and well combined with the mushroom mixture.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

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