Uttar Pradesh’s Matar ka Nimona recipe is worth a try during winters

Peas are such a vegetable which is easily available throughout the year. But, there is a special thing about winter vegetables. Green peas available during the season are fresh and crunchy, and add a sweet flavor to our palate. Therefore, we add a handful of peas to almost every dish. We add peas to fried rice, khichdi etc. Then we prepare Matar Kachori, Matar Paratha and many more. Apart from being versatile, peas are also super healthy. Naturally sweet legumes are rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants like vitamins K, C and folate. It is also rich in manganese and fiber. Let us look at some of its major health benefits green peas,

health benefits green peas | 5 health benefits of peas:

1. Promote Digestion:

Green peas are loaded with fiber which helps to keep us full for longer. It also promotes better digestive health and enhances smooth bowel movements.

2. Aids in Weight Loss:

Better digestion (as mentioned above) helps us shed extra kilos. Furthermore, peas are also low in fat, making them an ideal ingredient to include in our diet.

3. Build Immunity:

Peas are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help flush out toxins and strengthen immunity. Strong immune health further helps protect us from many seasonal diseases.

4. Promote Eye Health:

Peas are rich in the carotenoid pigment lutein, which is known to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, or vision loss in old age.

5. Good for Skin:

As mentioned earlier, peas are good sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. Both these nutrients help in the production of collagen, which further nourishes the skin. Antioxidants also help fight oxidative damage, thereby slowing down the aging process of the skin.

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Here, we bring you another healthy and delicious matar recipe that has us swooning. It is called Nimona. Also called matar ka nimona, it is a gravy-based pea curry that has its roots in the kitchens of Uttar Pradesh. You can serve matar ka nimona with roti or paratha and eat it. Let’s learn how to make Matar Nimona.

(Also Read: This matar ki tikki is a perfect warm and nutritious recipe to welcome winters,

How to make Matar Ka Nimona | What you need to make Matar Ka Nimona:

To make the dish, first divide the green peas into two parts. Then coarsely grind one batch and make a fine puree out of it
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Now heat oil and add ginger, garlic, onion, tomato puree and other spices one by one. Cook everything well. Meanwhile, in another pan, roast the peas puree with a little ghee to eliminate the raw smell.

Finally add the masala, green peas puree, a little water and the second batch of green peas and cook well. And you have matar ka nimona ready in no time. Click here for detailed recipe,

Make this dish today and prepare a nutritious meal on weekdays. Let us know how you liked it.