Aloo Matar
A comforting dish of potatoes and peas, perfect for weeknight dinners and bursting with Indian spices.
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.
- 2
Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 3
Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chilli, cooking for a minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
- 5
Mix in turmeric, coriander powder, and salt, and cook for another minute.
- 6
Add cubed potatoes and stir to coat in spices. Pour in water, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- 7
Stir in green peas and garam masala, cooking for a few more minutes until peas are heated through.
- 8
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp oil
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 inch ginger, grated
- •2 tsp coriander powder
- •1 tsp salt
- •200g green peas, fresh or frozen
- •1 tsp garam masala
- •2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- •3 medium potatoes, cubed
- •1 large onion, finely chopped
- •1 medium tomato, chopped
- •1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- •1 green chilli, finely chopped
Notes
- •Adjust the green chilli to control the spice level.
- •Frozen peas can be added directly without thawing.
- •Serve with rice or flatbreads for a delicious meal.
- •Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
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