Aloo Matar Recipe
Ingredients
For the Masala:
1. Green chillies: 6
2. Tomatoes: 3 medium
3. Ginger: 2-inch piece
4. Garlic: 10 cloves
5. Onions: 2 medium
6. Coriander seeds: 2 tbsp
7. Lemon juice: 4 tbsp
8. Water: 1/4 cup
Other Ingredients:
1. Oil: 1/2 cup (heaped)
2. Potatoes: 1 kg (peeled and cut into cubes)
3. Asafoetida: 1/4 tsp
4. Cumin seeds: 2 tsp
5. Peas: 500g (defrosted and mashed)
6. Crushed red chilli: 3 tsp (heaped)
7. Turmeric: 1 tsp
8. Garam masala powder: 1 tsp
9. Salt: 1 1/2 tsp
10. Fenugreek leaves: 2 tbsp
11. Green chillies: 4 (chopped)
12. Cream: 1/2 cup
13. Coriander leaves: 4-5 tbsp (chopped)
Instructions
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1. Prepare the Masala:
- In a blender, combine the green chillies, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, coriander seeds, lemon juice, and water. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Fry the Potatoes:
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the potato cubes and fry until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Peas:
- In the same oil, add the asafoetida and cumin seeds. Fry for a minute.
- Add the mashed peas and fry for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the Masala:
- Pour the prepared masala paste into the pan with the peas. Add the crushed red chilli, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.
- Cook the mixture on medium flame until the oil separates from the masala.
5. Combine and Simmer:
- Add the fried potatoes to the masala. Mix well.
- Add the chopped green chillies and fenugreek leaves. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture on low flame for about 7 minutes.
6. Finish with Cream and Coriander:
- Stir in the cream and cook on high flame until the oil separates again.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Serve:
- Serve hot with roti, salad, chutney, and a dollop of butter.
Enjoy this delicious and flavourful Aloo Matar dish with your family and friends.
