हिरव्या वाटाण्याचि/मटाराचि उसळ | Hiravya Vatnyachi/Matarachi Usal | GREEN PEAS USAL USING GODA MASALA

It is very simple to prepare.We are using "Goda Masala" or "गोडा मसाला" as main spice for making this Usal.This Usal tastes really tasty.
You can use this as evening snacks too. Sprinkle some Raw Onion, Sev or Bhujia. Squeez Lime and Serve with Bread.So you can make it in bulk and give it a totally different twist for evening Snack.
Now a days Goda Masala is available in market which is pretty much similar to the Home made one in taste.

NOTE : GODA MASALA and GARAM MASALA are NOT the same.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Dry Green Peas - 1 Cup (Soaked for 8 to 10 hours)
2. One Onion - Chopped
3. Tomato Purée - 2/3rd Cup (If puree is not available, use 2 madium sized Tomatos). Click here for Home made Tomato Purée recipe
4. Oil - 4 Tbsp
5. For Tadaka - Cumin and Mustard Seeds (1 Tsp each) and Asafoetida and Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp each)
6. Bay leaves - 4
7. Godda Masala - 3 Tbsp
8. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tsp
9. Garlic and Ginger (Minced) - 1/2 Tsp each
10. Butter - 2 Tbsp (Optional)
11. Cilantro for Garnishing
12. Salt for Taste

STEPS : 

• Pressure Cook Soaked Green Peas until they are really soft.I let it whistle for around 7 times.
• Let it cool down or atlest wait until pressure is completely gone.
• In a pan, Add oil and let it heat.To that, add Mustard and Cumin Seeds.Once they start spluttering, add chopped Onions,Salt and Bay Leaves.
• Now add Asafoetida and Turmeric Powder.(Adding these two thing later keeps them from burning).
• Once the Onions come to almost cooked, add Goda Masala and sautée for 1 minute.
• Now add Tomato Purée and let it cook well.Let it cook until all water is evaporated and you see thick paste.
• Add boiled Green Peas or Matar.Add water if needed according to consistency of gravy you like.
• Add minced Garlic and Ginger,close the lid and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes on Medium flame.
• Put the flame off.Add butter and garnish with Cilantro.
• You can serve it with Rice,Chapati or Roti etc.

TIPS:

• Do not exceed the quantity of Ginger and Garlic or else the real taste of Other spices will be lost.
• Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency of Gravy.