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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Aloo Matar


Ingredients:

  • Potatoes - 2 medium 
  • Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup
  • Onion - 1 medium 
  • Tomato - 1 
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic - 2 cloves 
  • Ginger - 1 inch piece 
  • Red Chili Powder - to taste
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro - 3-4 springs
  • Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste



Directions
  • Heat oil in a pan and sizzle cumin seeds.
  • Add ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add finely chopped onions and saute till onions turn translucent.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes , turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Add salt and give it a good mix.
  • Cook till tomatoes are totally cooked.
  • Peel the potatoes and dice them. Add these diced potatoes and frozen peas along with a cup of water.
  • Cook covered on medium heat till potatoes are tender and cooked. Keep stirring in between. This would usually take 30-35 min.
  • Add garam masala and kasuri methi, adjust salt. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with chapati or jeera rice.

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