Aloo Matar Recipe - Blue Nile Kitchen
Aloo Matar, a beloved Indian dish, combines the humble potato (aloo) with green peas (matar) in a flavorful, spiced gravy. This dish, with its roots in the heart of Indian kitchens, is a staple across the country. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, Aloo Matar is one of those dishes that’s easy to make but deeply satisfying. Its simplicity, paired with the richness of Indian spices, makes it a go-to meal for many households.
- Time: 55 min
- Servings: 4
Source: bluenilekitchen.com
Ingredients
- Potatoes : 2 big-sized, peeled and cubed
- Green Peas : 100 gram, fresh or frozen
- Onions: 3-4 medium-sized, roughly chopped chopped
- Tomatoes: 2-3 medium-sized, roughly chopped
- Garlic : 4-5 cloves
- Ginger: 2-3 small pieces
- Green Chilies: 3-4
- Sesame Seeds: 2 teaspoon
- Cashews : 4-5
- Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1-2 small pieces
- Turmeric Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garam Masala: 2 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Oil or Ghee: 4 tablespoons
- Water: 2-3 cups
- Kasuri Methi: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Coriander Leaves: For garnish
- Asafetida : A pinch, for a subtle earthy flavor
- Cumin Powder: 1/2 teaspoon, for a deeper spice profile
- Milk Cream: 1 tablespoon, to add rich creamy texture