Aloo Matar Recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for Aloo Matar, a popular Indian dish made with potatoes and peas in a flavorful tomato-based gravy:Ingredients:For the curry:

• 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, pureed
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• Oil or ghee for cooking
• Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan or pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds (if using), and let them splutter. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for flavor.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala. This may take about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook the masala for another couple of minutes.
6. Add the cubed potatoes and green peas. Mix them with the masala, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Add water to the desired consistency, cover the pan, and let the curry simmer until the potatoes are cooked and tender. You may need to occasionally stir and check the water level.
8. Once the potatoes are cooked, add garam masala and stir gently.
9. Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer more heat, you can add more red chili powder or green chilies at this point.
10. Let the curry simmer for a few more minutes so that the flavors meld together.
11. Once the curry reaches your desired consistency and the flavors have developed, turn off the heat.
12. Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander leaves).

Your Aloo Matar is now ready to be served! It pairs well with roti, naan, rice, or any Indian bread. Enjoy your delicious homemade dish.