Masala Aloo Matar
This masala aloo matar uses no onion and garlic, but is still bursting with flavor. It’s spicy, tangy, and loaded with texture.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon groundnut or any neutral cooking oil
- ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida hing
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 2 potatoes approx 250 grams, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen green peas approx.100 grams
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon amchur powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tomato finely chopped, approx. ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan, add cumin seeds, hing and once the cumin seeds crackle, add green chilli, ginger and saute for a few seconds till fragrant.
- Add potatoes, green peas, spice powders - coriander, cumin, red chilli, turmeric, amchur, salt, mix well and cook covered on low heat for 8-10 minutes till the potatoes are 85% cooked.
- Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes till the potatoes are cooked well, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg