These peas, with curry spices and mushrooms, offer a fragrant and fiery side dish. Created by: The Golden Temple Conscious Cookery, Los Angeles Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet. Add onions and sauté until tender. Purée garlic and ginger in blender with small amount of water and add to onions. Add caraway seeds, salt, pepper and turmeric.
Cook 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and scorching. Add tomato purée and heat through. Add peas and simmer 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin and red pepper and cook 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, cover and cook 10 minutes longer, or until mushrooms are tender.
Serve with yogurt and sweet chutney, if desired.
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