Aloo Mutter Recipe

October 31, 2016

Aloo matar is a delicious, comforting curry made in many Indian households!

1 1/2 cups potatoes boiled , peeled and cubed
1 cup boiled green peas
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. When they crackle, add the onions and sauté till they are translucent. Add the garlic, ginger,green chilli paste and tomatoes and simmer till the tomatoes are cooked. Mash lightly using a potato masher and add 1 tbsp water. Add the green peas,potatoes, salt,chilli powder, garam masala and and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and allow it to come to a boil. Mash 2 to 3 pieces of potatoes in the pan to thicken the gravy. Simmer till the gravy thickens. Garnish with the coriander and serve hot with rotis or parathas.

Nutritions

Calories
182

Sodium
13mg
0% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
25g
8% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV