This recipe for a hearty pea curry infused with fresh spices comes from the rural villages in Gujarat. Since pigeon peas grow in the winter months it is typically a winter dish but in Australia pigeon peas are available all year round in frozen form. This recipe for a hearty pea curry infused with fresh spices comes from the rural villages in Gujarat. Since pigeon peas grow in the winter months it is typically a winter dish but in Australia pigeon peas are available all year round in frozen form.