Dry Aloo Matar - Potato & Pea Curry

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Dry Aloo Matar - Potato & Pea Curry

A popular tasty and simple North Indian vegetarian dish, made with potatoes with peas. This dry version goes well with roti and dosa.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 2 green chillies finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
  • 1 kilos potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup water
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
  • a handful cilantro (coriander leaves)
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Instructions

  1. On medium heat, in a saucepan, heat the oil, add the chopped onions, and sauté till golden.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and mix well with the onions. Once the aroma of the cumin comes through (after about 1 minute), add the ginger and garlic and sauté for a minute.
  3. Stir in the green chillies, turmeric and asafoetida.
  4. Add the potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Cover, turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes till tender.
  5. Add the peas and tomato sauce, cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and garnish with garam masala and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves. Serve with warm roti, or in dosa.

Notes

  • This is a dry aloo matar recipe. To make it with gravy, add an extra cup of water before adding to the pan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 1533mg (44%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 875IU (18%) Vitamin C 69.1mg (77%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 10.8mg (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 1533mg 33%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 875IU 18%
Vitamin C 69.1mg 77%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 10.8mg 60%

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

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