Bilaspur. As soon as winter starts in Chhattisgarh, fresh green peas start arriving in abundance in the markets and with this, the aroma of a special traditional dish spreads in every house, a mixed vegetable of lentils and green peas. This dish is especially made during the cold season because the taste of lentils and the sweetness of green peas combine to create an excellent dish. From rural areas to cities, it is especially liked in every house. It is eaten with great relish with roti and rice.
To make mixed vegetable of lentils and green peas, first wash the lentils with clean water and keep them in a separate vessel. Whereas fresh green peas are peeled and collected in another vessel.
Prepare tadka in cooker
When the oil is heated in the cooker, seasoning of cumin, garlic and green chillies is added to it. This tadka creates the basic flavor in Chhattisgarhi cuisine.
Onion and Tomato Relish
After tempering, finely chopped onion is added and fried until it turns golden. After this, tomatoes are added and stirred until the spices dissolve well.
mixture of lentils and peas
Now add washed lentils and green peas and fry for a few minutes so that the taste of the spices gets mixed well.
combination of spices
Salt, turmeric powder, red chilli, coriander powder and garam masala are added as per taste. This mixture makes the vegetable thick and tasty.
Let it cook for three whistles
The cooker is closed and cooked for about three whistles. After three whistles, the lentils and peas melt completely and turn into a wonderful mixed vegetable. As soon as you open the cooker after three whistles, Chhattisgarhia style delicious lentil-green pea curry is ready, which is enjoyed with roti and rice. This dish is considered excellent for keeping the body warm in winters and enhancing the taste of your plate.
