Stir-Fried Whole Peas in Their Pods

• 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 1/4 pounds fresh whole peas in their pods, washed, but with their little stems attached
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1. Put the oil in a wok, karhai, or large saute pan and set on medium-high heat.
2. When hot, put in the asafetida and cumin seeds.
3. Let the cumin seeds sizzle for 5 seconds.
4. Put in the peas, salt, and cayenne.
5. Stir for a minute and add 4 tablespoons water.
6. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook about 10 minutes or until peas are cooked through.
7. Remove cover, add the lemon juice, and stir until all liquid is absorbed.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.

olive, ground asafetida, cumin seeds, peas, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stir-fried-whole-peas-in-their-pods-373735 (may not work)