High Protein Masala Peas
Elevate your meal game with this nutritious and flavorful High Protein Masala Peas recipe! Packed with the plant-based goodness of green peas and chickpeas, this dish is a vibrant fusion of protein and spice. Sautéed onions, ripe tomatoes, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala create a rich and delicious curry base. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is as versatile as it is satisfying—serve it as a hearty side dish or pair it with rice or flatbread for a protein-packed main course. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is sure to delight your taste buds and nourish your body.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 large, diced ripe tomato
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under running water.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomato and cook until the tomato becomes soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Mix in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine all the spices.
Add the green peas and chickpeas to the pan and mix thoroughly with the spice mixture.
Pour in the water and stir, then cover the pan with a lid.
Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or with rice or bread as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3056 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
