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I am a media professional ,settled in Mumbai.I am a product of various cultures happily co existing.Born of a Gujrati-Karwari father and a Goan Saraswat mother. Married to a Khatri from Lucknow.My closest friends are a Bengali,a Tam Bram,A Shetty.I revel in the colourful social tapestry I live in and blogging about its intricacies is my way of celebrating them.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Vatana Ussal


2 cups green peas, 1 tbsp oil, 2 green chillies, ½ inch ginger chopped finely, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 pinch asafoetida, 2 tbsp chopped green coriander leaves.1/2 tsp yellow mustard seeds crushed or ¼ tsp mustard paste.2 tbsp grated/ dessicated coconut.
Heat oil, when hot add mustard seeds, asafoetida, green chillies, and ginger. Add in peas and ¼ cup water.Mix well , add salt to taste , cover and cook till peas are tender. Add mustard paste/ seeds and stri till the liquid dries completely. Garnish with green coriander and coconut.

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