Aloo Matar | Spiced Potatoes & Green Peas Curry

Aloo Matar is one of my favorite 'Under 30 Mins' recipe. I always have potatoes in the pantry, they are so handy, aren't they? And,  I make sure that my freezer is stocked with frozen peas so that I can quickly turn it into a soup, add it to salads or other Indian Curries.

Now that Fresh Peas are in season, I buy them by kilos, shell them & freeze them in ziplock covers & use it whenever needed. It works out much cheaper that store bought Frozen Peas.



You Will Need:

• 3 large potatoes - scrubbed clean, peeled ,cut into medium sized chunks & immersed in cold water until used
• 3/4th cup green peas - fresh/frozen
• 1 large onion - finely chopped
• 150 ml Tomato Puree
• 1 tsp fresh ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chillies - chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• Fresh coriander for garnish

How To:

In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add potatoes, cover & cook for about 6 mins until the potatoes are about 90% done. Drain & set aside

 

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil. Add onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste & saute until the onions turn pink. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder & turmeric powder. Saute for another couple of mins.

Add tomato puree, half a cup of water & some salt. Add potato cubes & fresh green peas. Simmer for about 8 mins. The potatoes should be completely cooked yet firm.

 

Now add Garam Masala & simmer for a couple of minutes.If the gravy is too dry, add some more water or even milk. Check for salt & Turn off the stove. Garnish with fresh coriander & serve warm with Phulkas or Jeera Rice

 

NOTE:

 

If using frozen peas. You can add them after the potatoes are done & cook for a couple of minutes. Frozen peas tend to cook faster.

 

You can also add a tbsp of cream right at the end. This is what most restaurants do, to give it that rich taste. I mostly avoid this, unless Iam having guests over for a meal