Dried White Peas Pappu

Difficulty Rating 4 (Difficult prep, Special Ingredients needed, Pressure cooker needed)

White Peas
Garlic
Green/Red Chilies
Whole garam masala (optional)
Whole black pepper (optional)
Onions
Tomatoes
Turmeric
Coriander Powder
Cumin Powder
Garam Masala/ Chole Masala
Coriander Leaves (optional)

Cooking Directions:
Before you start, soak the peas in water for a 6-8 hours before cooking.

1. Pressure cook the peas with plenty of water (about 2:1), turmeric and salt. Cook for 3 whistles, take it off the hot stove and let the pressure release by itself to allow peas to cook fully. If the peas are not fully cooked, boil them on low until they are done.
2. Heat oil and add 2-3 chilies (red/green),
3. Add 4 lightly mashed cloves of garlic, whole garam masala and whole
black pepper.
3. When the garlic cloves change color to golden brown, add chopped onions.
4. When onions are cooked, add tomatoes (about1:2 with respect to onions).
5. Add turmeric, salt, a small quantity of coriander and cumin seed powder, and a small quantity of garam masala/chole masala.
6. Add some water and let the tomatoes cook, and the masalas mix with
the curry to get the right flavor for the dish. Cook at medium heat
for about 10 min.
6. Mix the curry and the peas (with the water they cooked in), and add water if necessary to get the desired consistency. Cook at low to medium for about 15 min and stir every 5 min.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves.