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Aloo Matar
Potatoes and green peas in a light spiced tomato gravy.
Origin & Story
Aloo matar ('potato-peas') is an everyday North Indian curry, quick and cheap, made whenever fresh or frozen peas are on hand.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Bloomed in oil to open the dish.
Coriander powder
Builds the earthy gravy.
Garam masala
A fragrant finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
Method
- 01
Heat oil and crackle the cumin.
- 02
Saute onion until golden, then add tomato puree and coriander powder.
- 03
Cook until thick, then add potatoes, peas and salt.
- 04
Add water and simmer covered until the potatoes are tender.
- 05
Finish with garam masala and coriander.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.