MATAR KI SABJI
KOHLRABI CURRY IS A SUBTLY SWEET TRADITIONAL KASHMIRI SABJI.
This very simple masala uses coriander powder to create relationship between the peas and the masala—peas as a produce don’t absorb spice in the way of potato or cauliflower. Instead, a spice like coriander powder ensures that the fat and masala base can “stick” to the outside of the pea and ensure flavour carriage with every mouthful.
Find out more about coriander powder >
RECIPE DETAILS
Serves: 4 as part of an Indian meal
Prep time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Dietary Style: Gluten Free. Vegetarian. Vegan and Dairy Free option (see recipe).
INGREDIENTS
- 1 heaped tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp fine pink salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seed
- small piece of jaggery
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 cups peas, cooked
- Replace ghee with coconut oil for a vegan and dairy free alternative.
METHOD
How to make our matar ki sabji recipe.
STEP 1
Boil or blanch your frozen or fresh peas until just cooked. Set aside.
STEP 2
In a large frying pan, heat the ghee and all of the spices together on a medium-low heat until slightly bubbling and aromatic. Add the peas and stir through until well coated. Simmer on a low heat for five to ten minutes. Serve.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
CORIANDER POWDER
Can I make coriander powder at home?
Yes. Grinding the dried coriander seeds is what makes coriander powder. And in fact coriander powder is one of the spices that most benefits from being ground fresh from dried seed. Because the spice is delicate, its aroma fast dissipates.
What do I use if I don’t like coriander?
Many people don’t like fresh coriander: there is a genetic component for some people that means they taste the herb like soap. But coriander powder is from the seed of the plant, and tastes vastly different to the leaf. It is not the same spice.
What is coriander?
Coriander is a herb. It’s leaf is used fresh and dry. Its seed is dried and sometimes used whole, but more often used once ground into a powder.
Is ground coriander different to coriander powder?
No. Coriander powder is the same as ground coriander. It is just saying it a different way.
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