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Mums Aloo Matar
5 from 108 votes

Mums Aloo Matar

Mums Aloo Matar is a spiced potato and pea curry featuring cumin and coriander seeds, fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green chile, and a tomato-based sauce thickened with pureed tomatoes. The dish offers a comforting mix of tender potatoes and sweet peas infused with warm spices and fresh herbs, finished with cilantro and optional garam masala for extra fragrance.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 15178 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
  • 3 potato medium, cubed small
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 1/2 hot green chile finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/3 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tomato pureed, medium to large
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup pea
  • 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed divided, chopped
  • garam masala 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves, optional addition, sprinkle towards the end

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and Cook for 3 to 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile coarsely crush the seeds in a grinder or mortar and pestle and chop the onion, garlic, ginger, chili by knife or a food processor.
  2. Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Heat a tsp of oil over medium heat. Wait till it's get hot. Add the crushed seeds and cook for half a minute.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger chilie and cook for 3 mins or until translucent.
  4. Add the ground spices and mix in. Add tomato puree and cook for 3-4 mins to thicken.
  5. Add the potatoes, salt and water and cover and cook for 15 mins.
  6. Check and add more water if needed. Add the peas and half the cilantro and cover and cook until potatoes are tender to preference.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Garnish with more cilantro, pepper flakes.

Notes

  • To make it oil-free, skip the initial frying and use boiled potatoes.
  • If using boiled potatoes, the cooking time may be shorter.
  • The gravy thickens over time as potatoes absorb liquid; add water or broth when reheating if needed.
  • Sprinkle garam masala or dried fenugreek leaves towards the end to enhance fragrance.
  • Nutrition facts exclude rice or side dishes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151.78kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28.21g (9%) Protein 6.15g (12%) Fat 2.6g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.25g (1%) Sodium 335.3mg (14%) Potassium 886.8mg (19%) Fiber 6.28g (25%) Sugar 3.37g (7%) Vitamin A 855.26IU (17%) Vitamin C 36.78mg (41%) Calcium 67.58mg (7%) Iron 6.01mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15178

% Daily Value*

Calories 151.78kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28.21g 9%
Protein 6.15g 12%
Fat 2.6g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.25g 1%
Sodium 335.3mg 14%
Potassium 886.8mg 19%
Fiber 6.28g 25%
Sugar 3.37g 7%
Vitamin A 855.26IU 17%
Vitamin C 36.78mg 41%
Calcium 67.58mg 7%
Iron 6.01mg 33%

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