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Aloo Matar | Potato Peas Curry

Homely and delicious, this aloo matar recipe is epitome of simple, everyday Indian cooking. This version is without onion, garlic and comes together quickly in the pressure cooker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 persons
Author: Richa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon groundnut oil or any neutral flavoured oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds rai
  • ¼ teaspoon kalonji nigella seeds
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 2 green chillies finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 large / 200 gms
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 2 potatoes / aloo cut into ¼ inch cubes, 220 gms
  • ½ cup green peas / matar
  • ½ - ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin, mustard, nigella seeds and once they splutter, add ginger, green chillies and saute for a few seconds till fragrant.
    1 tablespoon groundnut oil or any neutral flavoured oil, ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon kalonji, 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger, 2 green chillies
  • Add tomatoes and spice powders - turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chilli, saute for 2 minutes. Cook covered with the lid for 5 minutes till the tomatoes turn mushy.
    1 cup chopped tomatoes, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Add potato cubes, green peas, salt, stir well, add water and close the lid of the pressure cooker. cook on high till the first whistle and on low for 3 whistles till the potatoes and peas are cooked well. Let the cooker depressurize by itself, add coriander leaves, mix and serve.
    2 potatoes / aloo, ½ cup green peas / matar, ½ - ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg