Aloo Matar Recipe | Aloo Mutter Recipe
Aloo Matar is a North Indian flavorful dish made with potatoes and green peas in a spiced onion tomato gravy. This recipe is versatile and can be paired with roti, rice, or pulao. The potatoes and peas are cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce, making it a favorite for families. This curry is a comforting dish to enjoy.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes medium sized
- ½ cup green peas tightly packed
- ¼ cup big onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 pinches turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh cream optional
- coriander leaves for garnish
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- ¾ teaspoon jeera
To grind:
- 1 big onion roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes roughly chopped
Instructions
- Wash potatoes, peel off the skin of potatoes and chop them into bite sized cubes, Set aside.
- Grind the ingredients listed under ‘to grind’ to a fine paste, Set aside.
- In a pan heat oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ allow it to crackle, then add ginger garlic paste give a quick sauté.
- Then add tomato puree and sauté for few minutes till raw smell leaves.
- Add required salt.
- Then add turmeric powder, garam masala powder and red chili powders, give a quick mix, let it cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes thick.
- Then add potato and peas.
- Mix well till the masala coats well with the veggies.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles in low flame.
- Once pressure releases open and let it boil.
- Adjust salt and spice level at this stage.
- Then add tomato sauce, fresh cream and bring to a boil.
- Once it reaches gravy consistency and oil separates switch off and garnish with coriander leaves and sprinkle a pinch of garam masala powder.
- Serve hot with roti / rice or any pulao of your choice.
Notes
- Spice level – You can adjust the amount of red chili powder and garam masala to reduce spice.
- Consistency – For thicker gravy, you can let it simmer for longer time after pressure cooking.
- Tomato sauce – This adds tanginess to the dish, but you can skip it if you prefer a traditional curry.
- Cream – Use fresh cream to make the curry rich and creamy.
- Potatoes – Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes so they cook quickly and absorb the flavors fully.
- Onion paste – Blend the onions and tomatoes finely for a smooth gravy.
- Garnish – Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and a sprinkle of garam masala for extra flavor and aroma.
Nutrition Facts
Aloo Matar Recipe | Aloo Mutter Recipe
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 312
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 57mg2%
Potassium 1422mg41%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1642IU33%
Vitamin C 74mg90%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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