Aloo Matar
Aloo Matar, a simple everyday curry made with potatoes(Aloo) and green peas(Matar). This simple goes well with chapatis, paranthas and even jeera rice.
Ingredients
- 2-3 Potatoes(Medium)
- 1/2 Cup Peas
- 2-3 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1/2" Ginger(small piece)
- 1-2 Green Chillies
- 1-2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder/Haldi
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder optional
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/Hing skip for gluten-free option
- 1-2 tbsp Oil(Mustard/Olive /Peanut)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Wash nicely and peel potatoes. Cut into medium sized cubes.
- Soak frozen Peas in water.
- Puree tomatoes, ginger and green chillies.
- Very finely chop the onions.
- Switch on the gas on medium flame, add oil in pressure cooker. Once the oil is warm enough, add cumin seeds and hing/asafeotida.
- When the seeds crackle, add onions and saute till light pink
- Add tomato puree and cook for 4-5 minutes, till puree is cooked well.
- One one add all the dry spice powders mix and then add potatoes and peas. Cook for a minute, then add water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame. Then switch off the gas.
- Let the pressure release on itself and then, open the lid and mash 2-3 potato cubes lightly. This will add a rich texture to the gravy.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander/cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot with chapatis/ jeera rice or even pooris or paranthas.
Notes
You can a cook this curry in an open pan also. Use boiled potatoes to shorten the cooking time.
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