In a grinder, make a paste of 3tbsp coriander leaves, 1 inch ginger piece and 2 green chillies. Keep this paste aside.

Grind 2 cups of shelled peas coarsely. You do not want a paste here, the curry has some bite.

After that in a pan heat 1tbsp of mustard oil till smoking point. Slow down the heat roast ground peas in hot oil for few minutes while continuously stirring it.

After roasting peas keep them aside.

Now in another pan, add 2 tbsp oil and fry dal badi if you are using. Fry and take them out.

Next in hot oil add 1tsp cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida (hing) and 3 whole red chillies. Allow the cumin to crackle

Add green coriander paste and fry for 2-3 minutes, then add 2 sliced tomatoes.

Cook tomatoes till these are mushy and then add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Add roasted peas, mix them well with tomato masala and add about 2 cups of water. Mix it

Now, add 2 boiled potatoes sliced, fried badi, 1/4 cup boiled peas, salt to taste, garam masala cook for few minutes on slow heat.

Matar ka nimona is ready enjoy it hot as thick soup or serve this hearty peas curry with rice, paratha or Naan.