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Vatanychi Usal/Green peas seasoned

Vatanyachi Usal is a traditional quick recipe. It can be served with Rice, Roti or Bread. You can prepare thsi recipe with dry green peas or frozen green peas. If you use dry green peas,soak the green peas for 7-8 hours which will quicken the cooking process.

Ingredients:

1 cups dry green peas or 2 cups frozen green peas
1 medium size onion, chopped fine
3 green chillies, slit
2 tbsp grated coconut
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
salt to taste

For seasoning -
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds

5-6 curry leaves
a pinch of asafoetida
oil

Method:
If you are using dry green peas, soak the green peas for 8 hours. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; once they begin to pop add asafoetida and cumin seeds. Let the cumin sizzle add curry leaves then add onion and chillies. Saute until the onion turns slightly golden.Add peas and turmeric and season with salt. Add a little water and cook until peas are tender. Garnish with grated coconut and cilantro and serve hot. You can use pressure cooker to cook if you are using dry green peas.