Matar Ka Shorba

Ingredients:

Green peas - 500 gm,    Onion - 1 medium sized,    Ginger - 1 two inch piece,    Garlic -

8-10 cloves,    Green chillies - 2,    Ghee or oil - 3 tbsp,    Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp,   

Bay leaves - 2,    Salt - as per taste,    Cream - 1/4 cup.


Directions:
1.Peel and boil the green peas. blend in a blender to make a fine puree.
2.Peel and finely chop onions. Peel ginger and g and grind with green chillies to make a paste.
3.Heat ghee or oil in a pan;add cumin seeds and bay leaves.stir-fry for a half minute. Add chopped onions and saute till onions turns pink. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili paste. Saute for a while.
4.Add green peas puree, cook for five minutes, stirring continuously. Add three cups of water and bring to a boil.
5. Season with the salt and stir. Remove bay leaves and discard. Reduce heat and cook further for five minutes. This soup has a thick consistency, however you may make it of the consistency of your liking, by varying the quantity of water used.
6.Stir in fresh cream and serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream.

Lazzat With Asad:

It was cooked on 1-01-2010 on Metro One show Lazzat With Asad.