Aloo Matter
by shitalparande

A judicious blend of spices, flavours and taste, aloo matter or aloo with peas is a simple and yet delicious vegetable recipe. With potatoes diced and cooked in a spicy rich tomato gravy along with green peas, aloo matar is simply irrestible and yet so simple to prepare. Find other mouthwatering aloo recipe, vegetable recipe, matar recipe at tarla dalal. Com

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Aloo Matter recipe - How to make Aloo Matter

1/2 cup chopped onions
1 stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tbsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tbsp chilli powder
1/4 tbsp freshly ground black pepper powder
450 gms chopped potatoes
2 green chillies
1 tbsp tomato puree
100 gms green peas
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) leaves
5 tbsp oil

Method

Heat oil in a deep pan, add the onions, cinnamon and ginger and saute for 4-5 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, cumin seeds powder, chilli and pepper powder and saute on a slow flame for 1 minute.
Add the potatoes and green chillies, mix well and cook until the spices are blended completely.
Add the tomato puree and salt, mix well and add enough water and bring to boil.
Cover and cook on a medium flame for about 10-12 minutes till the potatoes are half cooked.
Add the peas, cover and cook again till the potatoes are tender.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.