Fig Peas Gravy

The member of Mulberry family, fig, comes with plenty of benefits. Available in the form of fruit as well as dried it is packed with nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and chlorine.Ever wondered how you could otherwise savor the benefits of this item that is richly loaded with..well...what not! Go through the recipe below.

Ingredients:

Onion – 2
Tomato – 2
Steamed peas – 1 cup
Jeera – 1 tsp
bay leaf – 2
Salt

For grinding:

Figs (dried) – 8
Green chillies – 3
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
Curd – 1 cup

Method:

All the items in the ‘For grinding’ section to be grinded to a smooth paste.Set aside. Chop onions and tomatoes roughly. Take a vessel. fill it with water and boil it. Then  add the chopped vegetables and wait for 5 minutes before grinding them to a paste.

Take a tawa, Add oil. Once hot add Jeera and bay leaves. Let it splutter. Then add the onion tomato paste. Let it cook until oil starts leaving sides. Add steamed peas along with our fig paste. Add salt.Mix well. Let it cook in medium flame for 10 minutes. Stir in between.

Anjeer muttur or Fig Peas gravy is ready!