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CURRIED PEAS
 
3 pounds fresh fresh peas (1 package frozen cooked and drained or 17 oz
  canned, drained can be substituted for the 3 pounds peas).
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
 
Wash and shell peas. Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt
to 1 cup water) to boiling. Add peas. Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil until tender. 3-7 minutes
longer. If desired add 1/2 teaspoon sugar and or lettuce leaf to
boiling water for added flavor.  Drain

Cook and stir onion in margarine in 1 1/2 quart saucepan until
tender.  remove from heat. Stir in flour. Curry powder, salt and
pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is
bubbly. remove from heat.  Stir in milk. Heat to boiling,Stirring
constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.  Gently stir in peas. Heat
through. Serves 4

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