Description
A staple side curry simmering potatoes (Aloo) and green peas (Matar) in a light, spicy tomato-based gravy.
Restaurants serving Aloo Matar
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Green peas
- Onion
- Tomato puree
- Garlic ginger paste
- Cumin seeds
- Turmeric
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, temper cumin seeds, fry minced onions and garlic-ginger.
- Add tomato puree, turmeric, coriander, chili powder; fry until oil floats to make a sauce base.
- Add bite-sized potatoes, green peas, and a little water; cover and simmer on low until potatoes are fluffy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic aroma of turmeric and cumin
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Frozen mixed veg (as a quick cooking sub)
Pairing
Puri(Fried bread)、Chapati
Trivia
[Trend] One of the most frequently packed menus in Indian home bentos (Tiffins). Tastes great even cold as spices meld into ingredients, making it the ultimate daily prep side.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Wrap the fluffy potatoes in the crispy dough of Puri (fried bread), eating it easily like a snack!
Allergen
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