In a pan, heat oil. Add cloves, cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon – cook for 20 secs. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add julienned onions and fry until translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a couple of minutes.

Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and required salt. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Meanwhile, make a smooth paste of coconut and green chillies in a mixer grinder.

Add this prepared paste to the green peas mixture and mix well. Add some water if required.

Cook on low heat for 2-4 mins. Rinse out the blender jar and add ½ cup water. Cook again for 3-4 minutes.

Add fresh green peas and cook covered for 7-8 minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with 2-3 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with dosa/rotis/chapathi/rice/pulav.