In a chopper, add chillies, ginger, garlic, and crush them into small pieces.
In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Now add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and turmeric powder.
Next, add crushed chillies, ginger, garlic, and fry them for 30 seconds.
Add green peas, mix them, and cover them with a lid.
Cook the peas for about 5-7 minutes, stirring in between until cooked soft.
Slightly mash them with a potato masher or with the back of a spoon.
Add some lime juice, salt, sugar, onions, cilantro, and mix everything well. Set aside.