The cuisine of any region is incomplete unless it includes a homemakers contribution. Nimona is one such example from Lucknow, the capital of Avadh. A strictly home-fare dish, this delectable preparation is made with green peas puréed with tomatoes to make a dal like gravy.

Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.

Serves 4.

INGREDIANTS :

 1 cup green peas, boiled
1 cup potatoes, boiled and cubed
½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
½ cup onions, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 black cardamom
½ teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 teaspoons coriander seed (dhania) powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
½ cup puréed tomatoes
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste