*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Curried Peas

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Peas*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      teaspoons     Oil
   2      teaspoons     Butter or margarine
   1      cup           Minced onions
   1                    Garlic clove
   1      slice         Gingerroot (1/2" thick) -- peeled
   1      dash          Caraway seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      dash          Black pepper
   1      dash          Ground turmeric
     1/4  cup           Tomato puree
  10      ounces        Frozen peas -- -=OR=-
   1      pound         -Fresh peas
   1      dash          Ground coriander
     1/8  teaspoon      Ground cumin
     1/8  teaspoon      Red pepper
   1 1/4  cups          Sliced mushrooms
                        Plain yogurt (optional)
                        Sweet chutney (optional)

Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet. Add onions and saute until tender.
 Puree garlic and ginger in blender with small amount of water and add to onions.
 Add caraway seeds, salt, pepper and turmeric. 
Cook 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and scorching.
 Add tomato puree and heat through. Add peas and simmer 5 minutes.
 Add coriander, cumin and red pepper and cook 10 minutes.
 Add mushrooms, cover and cook 10 minutes longer, or until mushrooms are tender. 
Serve with yogurt and sweet chutney, if desired.  

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