Peas and potatoes in a pot
Aloo matar is a delicious, comforting curry made in many Indian households!
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the green peas,potatoes, salt,chilli powder, garam masala and and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of water and allow it to come to a boil.
  5. Mash 2 to 3 pieces of potatoes in the pan to thicken the gravy. Simmer till the gravy thickens.
  6. Garnish with the coriander and serve hot with rotis or parathas.
Recipe Notes

Serve with puris, chapatis or rice.