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ALOO MATTAR ( Potatoes and Peas simmered  in tangy onion- tomato sauce)

A perfect winter meal that’s spicy and soupy, served with warm brown or white basmati rice.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: vegan

Ingredients

  • Potatoes 3 medium sized ( diced into cubes)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • Green Chillies- 3 finely chopped optional , adjust according to spice level
  • 2 medium Tomatoes cubed
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Ginger grated - 1 tsp
  • Garlic grated - 1 tsp
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Water to adjust consistency

Instructions

  • - To a heated pan, oil 1 tsp of neutral oil.
  • - Add cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger and garlic paste . Saute on low - medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • - Add onions . Saute until translucent.
  • - Add tomatoes, salt and 1/4 cup of water ( if needed) ..  Cook for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes turn mushy and are well combined with onions.
  • Add the spices : turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Sautee them without burning for 2-3 minutes
  • - Add cubed potatoes, 1/4 cup of water ( if needed) . Cover and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  • - Add green peas. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until peas are cooked through.
  • - Gently mash few potatoes with the back of the spatula or a potato masher. This will provide a thicker consistency to the sauce.
  • - Cook on open flame until the gravy thickens
  • - Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with Pooris or Naan/Roti or warm basmati rice ..