Bhea Mattar
Bhea Mattar is a Sindhi curry which is made in daag style , which is a typical Sindhi cooking method . Lotus stem and peas taste absolutely delicious in this method of cooking .
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 2 large onions
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 2 green chillies
- 1/2 cup fresh green peas
- 1/2 cup boiled lotus stem
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
- Add the finely chopped onions and cook till brown.
- Add red chilly powder and immediately add 1/4 cup water.
- Pressure cook the onions for 2-3 whistles .
- Open the cooker after the pressure is released .
- Mash the onions with a masher, the onions will form a coarse paste.
- Place the cooker back on fire and add green peas, boiled lotus stem pieces ,ginger paste and all spices except garam masala .
- Sauté well till there’s no moisture .
- Add the tomato purée and sauté again , till the tomatoes are cooked.
- Add 11/2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles .
- Open the cooker after the pressure releases .
- Sprinkle garam masala and coriander leaves.
