Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Patta gobi Hari matar Tarkari ( Shredded Cabbage with green peas)

This recipe combines, cabbage and green peas in a glistening light tomato sauce - a dish that is rich in flavor, low calorie and very economical. 
Serves : 5-6
Preparation time : 45 mins - 1 hour. 



Ingredients :
1/4tsp - caraway seeds
1/2 tsp- coriander seeds
4-5 black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1 tsp- cardamom seeds
4 tbsp - Ghee or unsalted butter
2 large tomatoes,peeled,seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp paprika
1 small cabbage - cored, trimmed and shredded
1 cup fresh peas
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or Dill
1tsp salt


Method :
1. Combine the caraway seeds,coriander seeds, peppercorns,cloves and cardamom seeds in a small kadai an dry roast it till you get an aroma. Allow it to cool , grind it and keep it aside. 
2. Heat the ghee or butter in a large heavy bottom vessel, over moderately high heat. When its hot, add tomatoes, half of the powdered spices, and the turmeric and paprika, and cook, stirring often, until the puree is reduced to a thick sauce.
3. Add cabbage and stir in till it glistens. Cover and reduce the heat to low for 15 mins. 
4. Add the fresh peas, stir and continue to cook for 15 - 30 mins,stirring once or twice to check the liquid. If the Dish becomes dry, add 2-3 tblspns ( 30 - 40 ml )  of water . If your using frozen peas, then add it only in the last 2- 3 mins, along with the fresh herbs,salt and remaining powdered spices. Toss to mix.










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