Peas Ambti

• oil 5 tbsp
• onion 1
• coconut(grated) 2 tbsp
• coriander seeds 2 tsp
• cinnamon 3 sticks
• cummin seeds 1 tsp
• cloves 3
• pepper corns 3
• red chillies 6
• garlic 6 cloves
• peas (green) 4 cups
• salt to taste
• tamarind the size of a small lemon
• coriander leaves a few

Chop the onion and keep aside. Soak the tamarind in 50ml of water and keep aside. Chop the coriander leaves and keep aside. Squeeze out the tamarind, retaining the tamarind and water solution. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan and add onion, coconut, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds, cloves, pepper corns and chillies, saute for 5 minute and grind these ingredients into a smooth paste, along with garlic and keep aside. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add peas, tamarind and water solution and the paste. Add salt to taste and dilute with a cup of water, simmer until the peas are cooked. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.