Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)

Name: Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 cup potatoes; 4.5 cups carrots; 1 cup green peas; 2.5 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 green chili pepper; 2 teaspoon garlic; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon Pomegranate powder (Anardana)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
220 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian

Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)

Imani Mendoza

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Aloo Gajar Matar is a simple, nutritious, and quick stir fry with potatoes, carrots and green peas. This punjabi style dry curry is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5 cup potatoes cubed
4.5 cups carrots cut into small pieces
1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
2.5 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 green chili pepper chopped, optional
2 teaspoon garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) adjust to taste
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
3 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Pomegranate powder (Anardana) or Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)*

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Instructions

Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots.
Heat oil in a large wok or kadhai on high flame. Add cumin seeds, green chili, garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add turmeric, red chili powder and salt.
Add the cubed potato and stir well. If using fresh green peas, add them now.
Add carrots, water and stir them in.
Cover with lid and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes while stirring at regular intervals. If using frozen green peas, add them at about 10 minutes.
Check that the veggies are cook by pressing with a ladle.
Add pomegranate powder and mix welll. Check seasoning and adjust if needed
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with roti or paratha.

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Notes

The cooking time can vary a bit depending on the size of the diced carrots and potatoes. In this recipe, they are cut into very small pieces.
If you don't have pomegranate powder or dry mango powder on hand, substitute with lime or lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 735mg (31%) Potassium 884mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 24434IU (489%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	220kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	735mg	31%
Potassium	884mg	19%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	24434IU	489%
Vitamin C	34mg	38%
Calcium	88mg	9%
Iron	4mg	22%