Vatana Curry

• Vatana ( Dried Yellow Green Peas)    - 2 c
• Onions ( medium )     - 1
• Ginger-Garlic Paste     - 1/4 tsp
• Tomatoes (medium)     - 2
• Cilantro     - 1/4 c
• Chilli pwdr     - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin pwdr     - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander pwdr     - 1/4tsp
• Chat masala     - 1/4 tsp
• Salt     - 1-1/2 tsp
• Veg. Oil     - 3 Tbsp
• Mustard seeds     - 1/4 tsp

1. Soak the Vatana overnight. Cook in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
2. Chop the Onion fine, chop the Cilantro and Tomatoes and keep them ready.
3. Heat the Oil in a Thick Kadai or Non-stick pot on medium heat.
4. Add the Mustard and after it splutters add the Chopped Onions.
5. After the Onions turn transparent add the Ginger-Garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
6. Add all the Masalas and Tomatoes. Cover and Cook for 10 mins on low till the tomatoes are cooked.
7. Add the cooked Vatana, Cilantro and Salt along with 1/2 c of water. Cover and cook for 15 mins on low heat, till the desired consistensy is reached.

Serve hot or warm along with Chappatis or Rice.