Matar Naralachi Ussal

Ingredients list for Matar Naralachi Ussal

• 1 1/4 cups Green Peas
• 4 tablespoons Coconut
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 4 Green chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 Coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Wash green chillies, remove stem and then chop finely. Clean coriander leaves. Wash well and chop. Peel ginger. Wash and finely chop. Scrape coconut. Extract coconut milk from half of the scraped coconut.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add curry leaves. Add green chillies and ginger. Cook for a few seconds. Add green peas and remaining scraped coconut, mix it well. Cook on low heat.
3. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, lime juice and a little water. Mix well. Continue cooking until green peas get cooked. Add coconut milk. Stir well.
4. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.