Aloo Matar Masala

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Aloo Matar Masala

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 2 tbsp oil


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1 tsp jeera


  • 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste


  • 1 nos onion, medium chopped


  • 1 nos tomato, chopped


  • 5-6 nos curry leaves, chopped finely


  • 3 nos medium potatoes, chopped


  • 1/2 cups frozen peas


  • 2 tbsp spinach, chopped


  • 1 tsp turmeric powder


  • 2 tsp red chili powder


  • 1 tsp coriander powder


  • 1 pinch salt to taste


  • 1 cups water


  • 1 sprig coriander leaves – for garnishing

Directions

  • Heat oil in a pan and add Jeera
  • Let it crackle for few seconds until golden brown
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few seconds until the raw smell goes away
  • Add into onion and sprinkle little salt over it
  • Cook till light brown colour – about 2 mins
  • Add chopped tomatoes and red chili powder
  • Cook for few more minutes until all gravy combined and oil starts to leave the sides
  • Keep it aside
  • Heat the oil another wide pan add mustard seeds first followed by Jeera
  • Add curry leaves and stir
  • Add chopped potatoes
  • Add into salt to taste and add ½ cup water
  • Stir and cover the lid and cook on slow-medium heat
  • Cook for about 8-10 minutes
  • The potatoes should be cooked till fork tender but still holding their shape
  • Add now with all chopped spinach
  • Season with all turmeric, chilly and coriander powder
  • Give it a stir
  • Add the prepared gravy and mix it well
  • Adjust the consistency, not too thick
  • Add few tablespoons more water if needed
  • Throw into the frozen peas now
  • Check the salt and seasoning and adjust
  • Cover the lid and cook for 5 minutes more
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves
  • Aloo Matar is ready to serve! Enjoy with paratha, roti or rice