(Rishitha Jaladi, Intern Journalist)Vijayawada: Mava Mattar is a green peas vegetable containing khoya. You can make an exception to your healthy diet and go for a rich and spicy green chutney with Mava.
Mava Mattar is delicious and here is a simplified version of cooking it at home. It’s preparation time is 15 minutes and cooks for another 8 minutes. These measures mentioned below will serve three.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green peas, 2 cloves, 1 cup Mava, grated, 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder, 1/2 spoon garam masala, a small piece of ginger, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1 tablespoon ghee.
For garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped coriander.
Method:
- Sprinkle a little water on the peas in a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
- Combine the ghee and cloves in another microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for a minute.
- Add the mava, mix well and again microwave on high for a minute, till its lightly browned.
- add green chilies, coriander powder, dry ginger powder, garam masala, ginger, and chili powder along with 1/2 cup of water and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Finally add the tomatoes, peas, and salt and microwave on high for 1 more minute. Now serve hot garnished with coriander.
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