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🍛Aloo Matar Recipe🍛
Ingredients:🥕
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green peas (matar), fresh or frozen
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions:🌶️
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
- Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chili. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped tomatoes or tomato puree to the pan. Cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine with the onions and tomatoes.
- Add cubed potatoes and green peas to the pan. Mix well to coat them with the spice mixture.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Once the potatoes and peas are cooked, sprinkle garam masala powder over the Aloo Matar. Mix well to incorporate.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish the Aloo Matar with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
- Serve hot Aloo Matar with roti, naan, or rice for a delicious and comforting meal!
🍽️Enjoy the flavorful and hearty Aloo Matar, a perfect dish for any day of the week!🥣 🍞 🍛 🥔