Green Peas Sabzi / Pachaipattani Masala ( Dhaba Style )

Dhaba style dishes are rich in spices and a special treat for our taste bubs. I have tried simulating the green peas subzhi from Punjabi dhaba which will be a great combo for Naan, roti etc. An inspired Green Peas Masala recipe from Tamilnadu Punjabi Hotels.
| Ingredients : | |
|---|---|
| Fresh or Frozen Soft Green Peas | 1 cup |
| Oil | 3 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 inch |
| Cloves | 2 no |
| Black stone flower | 2 tsp |
| Big Onion | 1 ( Medium ) |
| Ginger | 1 inch |
| Garlic | 6 nos |
| Green Chili | 2 nos |
| Tomato Puree | 5 tbsp |
| Channa Masala | 1 tbsp |
| Red Chili Powder | 1 tsp |
| Sugar | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Coriander Leaves | 2 tbsp |
| Ghee | 1 tbsp |
| Curry Leaves | 2 strands ( Must ) |
| To Fry : | |
| Oil | 1/2 tsp |
| Onion | 1/4 ( Medium ) |
| Cashew nut | 5 nos |
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Step 1
Fry the onion in the ” To Fry Section ” to golden brown and grind them with the cashews to a very fine paste. Chop the Onion finely. Grind Ginger, Garlic and green chili to a fine paste. Chop the coriander leaves.
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Step 2
In a wok heat oil, when hot add cinnamon, cloves, black stone flower and onion. Fry till onion turns brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves. Add the tomato puree and fry for 2 min. Add the ground onion paste and fry till oil separates. Add the channa masala , red chili powder, sugar, salt and fry for 1 min, stir continuously to avoid burning the bottom.
Step 3Add the green peas, coriander leaves, water and cook for about 2 min. Add the ghee and fresh curry leaves at the end Take out from the Stove.
- Fresh tomatoes can also be used. Substitute with 4 tomatoes. Place tomatoes in the hot water for 3 min, peel it’s skin and grind it in to a fine paste and add them.
- Hard green peas also can be used, Cook them before adding it to the gravy.
- Adding fresh curry leaves at the end is must to get the nice aroma like in dhaba.
- If you want it little more watery add water 1/4 cup.
(*) When you finish cooking, gravy smell fills ur house. Good combo with Roti, Chapathi, Naan and any variety rice for parties.



How do u get this brilliant red colour? my gravy always looks light red :(
Tomato Puree gives that rich Red Color!!!
Hi,
I have tried your recipes and have always loved them. I have seen that they stand out from the usual recipes that one gets to see on the net these days. Good work
Thanks Aparna!! glad to hear them..
wt is black stone flower???
Is it necessary to add that???
It enhances the flavor!! It will be available in Spices section!!
is it neccessary to add channa masala? can we do without that?
Channa masala gives the strong spice smell, so it would taste better with it. Otherwise try with garam masala if you have.
thank u akka… going 2 try this 2day..
first to this site..i tried this recipe today..came out yummmmm.. fantastic recipe.. super combination with paratha.. thank you so much..
Thanks Vinaya!!