Aloo matar masala recipe

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  • Recipe Cusine : Indian
  • Prep Time : 10 Minutes
  • Cook time : 20 Minutes
  • Serves : 3-4
  • Author : Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category : Lunch | Dinner
  • Description : Aloo matar masala,in pressure cooker, a popular combo of potatoes and green peas cooked in onion tomato based gravy, pairs well with chapati, poori and also for biryanis

   Potato 2    Green peas 1/2 cup   Onion 1   Tomato 2   Green chili 1   Oil 1 tblsp   Coriander powder 1 tsp   Cumin powder  1 tsp   Red chili powder 1- 1.5 tsp   Garam masala 3/4 tsp   Salt  as needed   Â

Method with step by step pictures :

  • Chop the onions and tomatoes. Peel the skin of the potato and cut into cubes.
  • Puree the tomato.
  • In a pressure cooker, add oil and add the chopped onions and slit green chili.
  • Saute till they turns pink.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes and saute till they turn mushy.
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  • Keep the flame in medium.
  • When done add the coriander powder, red chilly powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
  • Mix well and cook for few minutes.
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  • Saute for a while and add the cubed potatoes and green peas.
  • Add 1 to 1 and 1/2 cup of water and add salt.
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  • Close the lid of the pressure cook and cook till 3 whistles.
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  • Garnish with coriander and serve hot with chapathi | jeera rice.
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  • Aloo matar masala | aloo mutter masala is ready to serve.
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Note:

  • Ginger garlic paste can be added. If adding add, after the onions are cooked.
  • You can use fresh green peas instead of frozen peas.
  • Aloo matar masala makes a perfect side dish for chapati and poori.