MATAR KA SHORBA RECIPE (pea soup)
Matar Ka Shorba (pea soup)
Flavorful, vibrant and wholesome are the perfect words to describe this wonderful North Indian Green Peas Soup!

SERVING: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Frozen Green Peas
2 teaspoons Ghee (or butter)
1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 inch piece Ginger
1 Green chilli
1 tablespoon chopped Mint
1 tablespoon chopped Cilantro (optional)
½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
2 Bay Leaves
1 Cardamom pod (or 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamon)
1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
Microgreens, Sprouts or Fresh Herbs to serve (optional)
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chop onions and set aside (use a serving bowl)
2. In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of water to boil. Add half teaspoon of salt and bring it to a boil again.
3. Add the green peas into the boiling water and cook for about 5
   minutes or until the peas are almost cooked. Strain and dunk into cold
   water immediately to cool.
4. When they have cooled, strain and transfer to a food processor and
   make a puree with approximately half cup of water. You can either make a
   smooth puree or leave it a bit chunky like I did.
5. Next, heat the ghee in a large saucepan. Add the cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves. When the spices release aroma, add in the chopped onion.
6. While the onion is frying, make a paste of the ginger, garlic, green chilli, mint and cilantro. When the onion has browned, add the ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.
7. Next add the peas puree and about 1 cup water. You can add more water, as per the desired consistency.
8. Add salt as per taste, mix well and bring it to a boil. Then let it simmer for 1 more minute.
9. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick
10. If desired use an immersion blender to combine the ingredients.
11. Take off the heat and serve immediately, topped with micro greens, sprouts or fresh herbs.

From: https://www.betterbutter.in/recipe/5336/matar-ka-shorba [1]