The fun of eating in winter is something special. Our constant desire to savor hot dishes as the outside temperatures drop strengthens our relationship with food. The season also brings us some delightful vegetables like green peas. They are high in fiber, protein, vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants. Therefore, it becomes extremely important that we include peas, or peas in our diet and give our body the much needed punch of nutrition. We have compiled a list of 7 pea recipes through which you can include the vegetable in your daily diet.
1) Healthy Pea Kachori
Does the word ‘kachori’ make you believe it is deep-fried? Well, the answer is no. This Healthy Matar Ki Kachori is all things nutritious and how. It has a stuffing of ground peas, ginger and green chillies and is made with semolina instead of all purpose flour. On top of that, it is boiled and not fried.
2) Pea Casserole
Most of us like to eat rice daily. Sometimes, instead of regular steamed rice, we see some kind of change depending on our taste and preferences. This delicious Matar Pulao can be one such dish. It carries the goodness of rice with peas and spices.
3) Matar ka paratha
There will be hardly anyone who can refuse a thali full of hot parathas served with a dollop of ghee. Winters give us a chance to eat delicious matar ka paratha with green chutney. Make this flatbread for breakfast and enjoy on your winter mornings.
4) Pea Pettis
To include peas in your diet, you don’t need to prepare elaborate dishes. You can also make some simple snacks to accompany your evening cuppa. For example, pea patis. Serve it hot with ketchup or green chutney.
5) nimona
This dish is widely popular in Uttar Pradesh. Nimona is an excellent and delicious combination of peas, mangori and tomatoes. It takes some time to get ready but trust us, it is well worth the wait.
6) Pea and Mint Soup
Many people like to rely on comfy soup to keep themselves warm in this hot weather. So why not make this pea, mint soup. Add some chicken stock for that extra flavor, and your bowl of delicious, warm and comforting soup will be ready in no time.
Carrots and peas are both packed with nutrients, and when mild spices are mixed together, you get a dish that’s full of flavor. Try it soon.
Enjoy winter fun with these recipes made with fresh green peas.
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