Barbequed Peas

Tender peas cooked in the subtle Gujarati style flavouring of ajwain.

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Serves 6.
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500 gms fresh tender green peas (unshelled)
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp soda bi-carb
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

1. Mix all ajwain, chilli-ginger paste, soda bi-carb, oil and salt very well
2. Apply this masala on the unshelled peas.
3. Place the peas in aluminum foil and make a parcel, leaving enough room for expansion of steam generated in cooking.
4. Cook on a hot charcoal sigri, turning the foil a couple of times while cooking.
5. Serve hot.

1. If the peas are not tender and fresh, parboil them and then process as indicated above.