Aloo Matar Recipe
Aloo Matar is a flavorful and hearty Indian dish made of potatoes and green peas cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce. It's a popular comfort food that is both filling and nutritious, often served with rice or bread such as roti or naan.
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How to Make Aloo Matar
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and wait until they start to crackle.
- 3
Add onions and sauté until they are golden brown.
- 4
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 5
Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates from the mixture.
- 6
Add potatoes and peas, mix well.
- 7
Add water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked and the peas are tender.
- 9
Garnish with garam masala and fresh cilantro before serving.
Aloo Matar Ingredients List
- oil (2 tablespoons)
- cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
- onion (1 large)
- ginger-garlic paste (1 tablespoon)
- tomato (2 medium)
- turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
- red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- salt (to taste)
- potato (3 medium)
- green peas (1 cup)
- water (as required)
- garam masala (1/2 teaspoon)
- cilantro (for garnishing)
