It has a lot of health benefits including blood sugar regulation and weight management. It is also beneficial in anti-aging, increasing immunity and providing energy.
Here I have used yellow peas that I got in a store. You can use the normal green peas because there is no difference in taste whatsoever.
Peas soup is a very easy and simple dish and you do not need a lot of time to prepare it. It is filling and tasty.
| Nutritional Information (Approx) | (per serving) | ||
| Energy | 61 | Calories | |
| Fat | 1 | % | |
| Carbohydrates | 3 | % | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 | % | |
| Sodium | 14 | % | |
| Vitamin A | 0 | % | |
| Vitamin C | 1 | % | |
| Calcium | 1 | % | |
| Iron | 3 | % | |
| Protein | 3.2 | Grams | |
| Sugar | 3.2 | Grams | |
| Ingredients | |
| Peas | 1 cup |
| Onion chopped | 1 |
| Green chillies (optional) | 2 or 3 |
| Garlic cloves | 3 |
| Water | 2 cups |
| Salt | to taste |
*If using fresh peas, you can skip this step.
If using dried peas, Soak peas in hot water for at least 2 hours.
In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add onion, green chillies and garlic.
Also add peas.
Add water and give it a mix.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles and let it cool.
Once the mixture is cool, blend/grind it smoothly. Transfer it to a pot and bring it to boil.
Simmer the flame and add salt.
Boil in simmer for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.
