Ingredients

• 1 cup - green peas.
• 1 lemon (extract juice).
• 2 tbs - oil.
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala.
• 1/4 tsp - crushed cumin seeds.
• salt to taste.
• 6-8 pavs | To garnish:
• chopped onions, fine sev, lemon quarters| Grind to a paste:
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander.
• 8-10 green chillies.
• 1/2 cup - fresh coconut, grated.

How to Make Pav Usal

• Heat oil in a heavy large vessel.
• Add paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Add all other ingredients, stir and boil.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook till oil separates, floats on top and peas are soft.
• Check, add more chillies or garam masala if desired.
• Serve steaming hot along with bread or paav, chopped onions and pieces of lemon.
• To garnish:
• Sprinkle some Indian sev over individual bowls.