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Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)

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! 

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

Ingredients

  • 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)*

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the cubed potato and stir well. If using fresh green peas, add them now.
  4. Add carrots, water and stir them in.
  5. 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.
  6. Check that the veggies are cook by pressing with a ladle.
  7. Add pomegranate powder and mix welll. Check seasoning and adjust if needed
  8. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with roti or paratha.

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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.