Ghuguni(Yellow peas curry)......

Ghuguni,a most popular accompaniments to snack in odisha...It served with most popular snack like "Bara","Idli","Chakuli","Dahibara" & "upma".Even it served as a side dish in lunch & dinner....we can make it chaat by adding chopped onion,lemon juice,coriander leaves & chaat masala.

INGREDIENTS:

• Dried yellow peas-1 cup.
• Potato-2.
• Mixed paste(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,3-red chili)-3-4 tbsp.
• Chopped tomato-1.
• Red chili powder-1/2 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp.
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp.
• Mustard oil-2-3 tbsp.
• Salt to taste.

Method:

Ghuguni

• Soak the yellow peas for minimum 4-5 hours,cut the potato into halves.
• Take a pressure cooker,add the soaked peas,potato & salt,pressure cook it for 1-2 whistle,make sure that it is soft,then remove it from pressure cooker,remove the outer skin of potato & cut into cubes & keep aside.
• Heat mustard oil in a pan,add mixed paste,stir it for 1 min,then add chopped tomato,stir it 1 min,then add red chili powder,cumin powder,Turmeric powder & coriander powder,mix well & stir it in medium flame constantly to avoid burning,u can add little water if the masala starts to stick to the vessel,stir it till oil appear in the masala.
• Then add boiled peas & potato,mix it properly,so that masala is coated over it,add 1/2 cup of water & garam masala into it,cover & cook for 3-4 min or till the desired consistency.
• "Ghuguni" is ready to serve.Serve it with any snack whatever u wish.