aloo matar masala

PEAS AND POTATOES CURRY/ ALOO MATAR MASALA

           Today I have a tasty and healthy side dish recipe for chapatti, roti, paratha and naan. It is green peas potato masala (aloo matar masala).peas are very healthy and we must include it in our diet. Peas are rich in fibre, copper, iron, vitamin B1, B6, B2 and protein contents. It also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, stomach cancer and it promotes blood circulation.

            Instead of making the regular masala for dinner. Try this green peas potato masala. Let’s see the ingredients needed and the procedure to make it.

 

Ingredients needed:

1. Finely chopped onions- 1 cup
2. Tomato puree- 1 cup
3. Ginger and garlic paste
4. Soaked Green peas-1/2 cup
5. Boiled potatoes-4
6. Salt needed.

Spice powder:

1. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
2. Chilli powder-1 tsp
3. Coriander powder- 2 tsp
4. Garam masala powder- 1 tsp

For the seasoning:

1. Cooking oil- 2 tsp.
2. Cumin seeds/jeera- 1 tsp
3. coriander leaves for garnishing.

Preparation:

• First boil the potatoes in the pressure cooker. Then peel of the skin and chop it to small pieces.
• Cook peas in a little amount of water.
• In a pan,heat the oil and the cumin seeds to it when hot. They will sizzle and soon turn slightly brown.
• Add onions and saute the onions till they turn light brown color. 
• Add ginger and garlic paste and saute for another minute until its raw flavor goes off.
• Add tomato puree and spice powders(coriander powder,turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam powder) and saute for a minute.
• Then add the boiled potatoes and peas, mix them well with the masalas.
• Add half cup of water and add salt to taste. 
• Once aloo matar is ready,garnish with the coriander leaves ans serve.

           Aloo matar is a great lunch, brunch or dinner dish and is perfect with freshly made puris,naan,chapati,parathas and fried Indian breads.