Potatoes with Peas (Aloo Matar)
This simple Peas and Potato Curry dish is a great option for a quick but delicious, vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients:
Serves 2-4
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- turmeric powder
- coriander powder
- chili powder
- 3 medium tomatoes, pured
- 3-4 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
How to make Potatoes with Peas (Aloo Matar):
- Peal, wash potatoes and cut in bite size pieces.
- Heat the oil in a non-sticking pan. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves. Let it sizzle for 20 seconds.
- Add chopped onions and sauté for 6-7 minutes or till onions are light brown.
- Add the garlic-ginger paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes stiring ocasionally.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Add tomato pure, salt and 1 cup of water. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Finaly, add the peas, cook for 5 minutes or until peas and potatoes are ho. Serve hot.