Aloo Matar
A comforting North Indian curry of tender potatoes and green peas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or bread.
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 200 g Frozen Peas
- 50 ml Vegetable Oil
- 2 Onions finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 200 ml Water
- 1 handful Fresh Coriander chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the cubed potatoes and green peas, stirring to coat with the spices.
- Pour in the water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and stir gently.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 623mgPotassium: 1300mgFibre: 18gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 819IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 5mg
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