Aloo Matar
Aloo Matar is a Pakistani dish, so good and so easy to make. Not only that but it is also suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Try it out!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic ginger paste
- Green chili (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas or more to taste
- 4 medium golden potatoes peeled and cubed into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon tumeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri pepper or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ cup tomato puree
- ⅔ cup water
Instructions
- Peel and cut your potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them into a pot of boiling water.
- Boil for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender but not mushy.
- In a separate pot, heat the oil on medium heat and add the finely chopped onion, garlic and ginger paste, and spicy pepper, if you're using.
- Sauté until everything is fragrant and softened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add in the drained potatoes & frozen peas and mix.
- Add the spices and the tomato purée and mix.
- Finally, add in the water and mix lightly.
- If you like it to be more stew-like, add more water.
- Cover and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes until everything is softened and the flavors are all absorbed.
- Serve with white rice or naan.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the potato cubes evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Cover the pan with a lid while simmering to retain moisture and ensure even cooking of the potatoes and peas.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, mash a few pieces of potato into the curry while cooking. For a thinner consistency, add a little more water or vegetable broth.
- To prevent the bottom from burning, it is recommended to use a heavy-bottomed pan.
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