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Simple Pea Saute (Vatana nu Shaak)

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Simple Pea Saute (Vatana nu Shaak). Recipe by Indiaphile.info

This dish is a perfect example of how simple and wonderful Indian cooking can be. Last week I needed to come up with a shaak to eat with the gluten-free rotli I posted about, but our pantry was running low and we didn’t have many fresh veggies in the house. It was quite a busy week so I never had a chance to go to the store. I dug around my freezer and found this large bag of peas.

Traditionally in Gujarati cuisine, peas are combined with another vegetable like potatoes or cauliflower. But I didn’t have either at home. So I threw together a shaak with what I had available. It was a dish entirely about the peas. Even Steve, who doesn’t normally like peas, was happy to eat this simple shaak. The best part is, it took less than 10 minutes to put together but it was so flavorful.

Simple Pea Saute (Vatana nu Shaak). Recipe by Indiaphile.info

Simple Pea Saute (Vatana nu Shaak)

Puja
A simple saute made with peas and Indian spices
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced pole to pole
  • 1 tsp carom seeds cumin seeds or mustard seeds work too
  • Ā½ tsp red chili powder or to taste
  • Ā¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a saute pan. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the carom, cumin or mustard seeds. Let cook for about 5 seconds.
  • Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions soften and start to caramelize.
  • Add the peas and a splash of water. Also add the chili powder and salt. Stir.
  • Let cook for about 5 minutes until the peas are cooked through.

Notes

Serve with your choice of flat bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 629IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword peas
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6 comments

  1. Love your blog.
    I have loads of spices that I regularly cook with however I have not heard of carom seeds. Is there another name for these (I live in scotland/UK). Always happy to find a new spice!
    Janette

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