Matar Ke Chhilke Ki Sabji (Peels of Pea Pods with Potatoes)

My mom made this unique dry vegetable today , which is made from Matar ke chilke ( Peels of Pea Pods) which we usually throw off , its easy and tasty but a little time consuming

I am sure after tasting this sabji you will never throw away the pea pods again. It can be served i as a side dish with Dal and Chapati.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup Matar Ke Chhilke (peel of pea pods) chopped small
2. 1 cup boiled potato peeled and cubed in small size
3. 1 tsp cumin seeds
4. Pinch of asafetida
5. Salt to taste
6. ½ tsp red chili powder
7. 1 tsp turmeric powder
8. ½ tsp amchoor powder 
9. 1 green chili finely chopped
10. ½ tsp garam masala (optional)
11. 1 tbsp cooking oil

Method:

1. Peel the pea pods and separate the two halves of each pod.Now fold and press each half of the pea pod in such a way that outer fleshy side of the pod remains outside . 
2. Remove the inner tough membrane of pod, by sliding it down slowly along the length of the pod from inside.Separate all the peels and then chop them in small pieces. Keep them aside for later use.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and add asafetida and cumin seeds. Add now chopped peels of pea pods.Let it cook for few minutes on a medium flame ,. Now add cubed potatoes to this and mix
4. Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, chopped green chilies and salt. 
5. Cook covered on low heat till vegetable is just tender. Mix in amchoor powder and garam masala powder.
6. Remove and serve hot with Chapati. 

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Peas and Carrot Pilaf | Gajar Matar Pulao

Pulao's are comfort food that  can be made in minutes  and are delicious even . Carrot and pea are generally a delicious combo and by making puloa with this combo makes it more delicious and colorful too. This combo of veggie pulao needs can be made in jiffy . You can have it with any curry , curd or pickle of your choice.It's simple to make easy and healthy!!

Ingredients :-

1. 1 cup Basmati rice.
2. 2 carrots medium sized chopped
3. 1/2 cup green peas
4. 1 tbsp oil/ butter/ghee
5. 2 cloves
6. 2 bay leaf
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric
8. salt to taste
9. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
10. 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
11. 2 cups water 

Method :- 

1. Wash and soak the rice in plenty of water for 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan for 30 secs , add cloves, cumin seeds , bay leaf and cinnamon powder . Let it simmer for 20 secs.
3. Add carrots and peas and cook for a minute on a medium flame.Add turmeric powder and salt to this and mix it well.
4. Add soaked rice, 2 cups of water , bring it to boil and cook, covered on a low heat till rice is cooked.
5. Serve hot with curd , pickle or curry of your choice.

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