Allu Mattar (Potato Green Peas) Curry
Mattar (Green Peas) generally does not do well at our home; many in my family just move it to the side of the plate. I like it. I have shared recipes for white Chickpeas and Black Chickpeas, and now it is time for Green Peas. Here is my recipe.
- 1 Cup Green Peas (Mattar)
- 2 Potatoes Diced
- 3 Cups Water
- 2 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes or 1 Cup of Tomato Puree
- 1" Ginger Paste
- 4 Cloves Garlic Paste
- 2-4 Green Chili Pepper minced (Use it as you like it)
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/3 Cup of Coriander
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Jeera powder (Cumin Powder)
- 1 tsp Dhania Powder (Coriander Powder)
- 1/3 tsp Haldi Powder (Turmeric Powder)
- 1 tsp Red chili Powder
- Salt to taste
Grind 2 Chilies, Diced Tomatoes, 1" Ginger and 4 Cloves Garlic, Make into a fine paste.
Dice 2 Onions, 2 Chilies
Heat Oil in Pan.
Add Cumin seeds, 2 Onions and 2 Chilies - Cook it until the Onion turns brown.
Add the paste of Tomato + Garlic + Ginger + Chilies (Or Add Tomato Puree + Ginger Garlic Paste)
Cook it until water evaporates and the mix becomes a thick paste
Add all the spices and cook for 5 more minutes.
Add Diced Potatoes and 1 Cup of Green Peas
Mix them well and Add 3 Cups of Water.
Slow Cook the mix for 20 minutes.
Check if Potatoes are cooked, by mashing them with a spoon.
Once cooked, garnish the Curry with Coriander.
Enjoy Another Peas Recipe.
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Jagdeep
