Aloo Matar
Aloo Matar is a popular North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and peas (matar) cooked in a spiced gravy. It's a flavorful vegetarian dish that is often served with rice or Indian breads like naan or roti.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for a minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cubed potatoes and green peas. Mix well until the vegetables are coated with the masala.
- Add 1/2 cup of water, salt to taste, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook the vegetables on medium-low heat until they are soft and tender.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bread.
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Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 40g (13%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 26mg (1%)Potassium: 983mg (28%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 948IU (19%)Vitamin C: 57mg (69%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
