Spicy White Peas Stir Fry - Batani Masala

White peas also known as Navy beans belongs to bean family which are very good for our health.
They are low in cholesterol, calories, fat and sodium. They contain high protein levels and very rich source of iron. Here is a very simple and easy stir fry recipe prepared with this healthy peas. 

Ingredients

White peas ( Batani ) : 1cup

Onions : 2 ( chopped )

Green chillies : 2

Ginger,garlic paste : 2 tea spoons

Mustard seeds : 1 tea spoon

Black gram dal : 1 tea spoon 

Cumin seeds : 1 tea spoon

Red chilly powder : 1 tea spoon

Garam masala powder : 1 tea spoon

Turmeric power : 1/2 tea spoon

Coriander leaves : few

Oil : 1 table spoon

Salt to taste

Method

Soak the white peas in water for  8 hours or over night.

Add pinch of salt to the soaked peas and pressure cook for 5 minutes (2-3 whistles).

Heat oil in a pan add Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, chopped onions and green chilies fry till onions turn into light brown.

Add turmeric powder and boiled peas fry for 2 minutes, now add red chilly powder, ginger garlic paste and salt, fry on low flame for 3 minutes.

Now add garam masala powder and fry on low flame for 5 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot as a side dish.