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green peas masala recipe | restaurant style green peas masala curry | quick dhaba style matar masala |

Tarla Dalal
27 December, 2024


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About Green Peas Masala Curry ( Quick Recipe)
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How to Make Green Peas Masala Curry
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green peas masala recipe | restaurant style green peas masala curry | dhaba style matar masala |
green peas masala Punjabi style is a delightful accompaniment that can be made in a jiffy using frozen peas, readily available spice powders. Learn how to make restaurant style green peas masala.
In contrast to most Punjabi sabzis which have an elaborate procedure with loads of finely chopped veggies, this green peas masala Punjabi style is very simple, yet flavoursome and mouth watering.
To make green peas masala, combine the milk, plain flour, cumin seeds powder and chilli powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the asafoetida and grated onion and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and saute on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the milk mixture, green peas and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 6 minutes or till the curry thickens, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
When fresh green peas are in season, this dhaba style matar masala is worth a try! Made in less than 20 minutes, it’s a perfect accompaniment to Parathas and Naan.
Try other recipes like Healthy Green Curry or Vegetable Makhanwala.
Enjoy green peas masala recipe | restaurant style green peas masala curry | dhaba style matar masala | with step by step images.
Green Peas Masala Curry ( Quick Recipe) recipe - How to make Green Peas Masala Curry ( Quick Recipe)
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
9 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Green Peas Masala Curry
1 1/2 cups green peas
3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato pulp
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For green peas masala curry
- To make green peas masala recipe, heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions.
- Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onions turn soft and translucent.
- Add tomato pulp, turmeric powder, kashmiri chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder and garam masala.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes until the oil is released.
- Add fresh green peas, salt to taste and ½ cup hot water and mix well.
- Cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring in between.
- Add fresh cream, kasuri methi and mix well.
- Serve green peas masala hot garnished with coriander.
Green Peas Masala Curry ( Quick Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
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- Combine the milk, plain flour, cumin seeds powder and chilli powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the asafoetida and grated onion and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and saute on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the milk mixture, green peas and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 6 minutes or till the curry thickens, while stirring occasionally.
- Green Peas Masala Curry Serve hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 187 cal |
Protein | 4.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 13.8 g |
Fiber | 5.4 g |
Fat | 12.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 11.6 mg |
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Priya Sreeram
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam, Is there a substitute for maida? Thanks in advance.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Priya, You can try adding roasted oats powder or cornflour instead of maida.

madhavi
March 13, 2025, midnight