Method
- Pressure cook peas (approx. 4 whistles) till tender but not mushy.
- Drain, keep aside.
- Burn skins of capsicums by roasting over a direct flame, holding with a fork inserted.
- Place immediately in a clean plastic bag, twist mouth closed, for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove wash off burnt peel under running water.
- Deseed, chop into pieces.
- Mix peas, tomato, avocado and capsicum in a large glass bowl.
- Chill till required.
- Blend all other ingredients, with a fork in a small bowl.
- Pour over veggies, toss lightly, serve chilled.
Making time: 20 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time)
Makes: 5 servings
Shelflife: 5-6 hours
Ingredients: 2 tbsp - white chickpeas (kabuli channa or garbanzo), soaked overnight
1 - large avocado, peeled, deseeded, diced
2 - firm ripe tomato, chopped
2 - medium capsicums
2 tbsp - coriander leaves finely chopped
1/4 tsp - garlic, grated
1/4 tsp - ginger, grated
1 - lemon juice, extracted
1 tsp - white vinegar
1/2 tsp - sugar powdered
1/2 tsp - pepper freshly powdered
salt to taste