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Aloo Matar | Aloo Matar Ki Sabji | Potato peas Curry

Aloo matar also spelled as alu muttar is a comforting curry originating from northern parts of India.
Having said that, aloo matar is one of those dishes that is relished across every state in India.
Aloo matar in English translates to green peas and potato curry.
This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly, protein-rich delicious one-pot curry recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes, Easy Lunch Recipes, Easy Tiffin Recipes, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Fresh Green Peas
  • 2 Potatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, roughly crushed
  • 2 Onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Jaggery / Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water, to cook the curry

Method
 

  1. Cut potatoes into cubes. Put the cubes in water to stop oxidation.
  2. Wash green peas and keep aside.
  3. In a pan heat oil and add roughly chopped onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add roughly chopped tomatoes. Saute till onion and tomatoes softens.,
    Set aside this mixture to cool down.
  5. Once onion tomatoes are cooled, blend them to a fine paste. Add water only if required.
  6. In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic paste and saute till the raw smell fades away.
  7. Add the onion tomato puree and cook till the oil separates from the mixture.
  8. Cook this onion tomato mixture till it starts leaving the oil which is an indicator that the paste is cooked completely.
  9. Add garam masala powder, red chilli powder, salt. Mix well.
  10. Add green peas and let them cook for 5-7 minutes.
  11. Now add peeled & cubed potatoes. Mix everything well.
  12. Add 2 cups of water. Adjust water as per the gravy you need.
  13. Add jaggery (gul) OR sugar. (Helps balance the tartness from tomatoes)
  14. Mix well and cook the peas and potatoes on medium flame stirring occasionally.
  15. Aloo Matar – Green Peas Potato Curry is ready.
  16. Serve hot with Roti, Paratha, Nan, Poori, or Bread. While Serving squeeze lemon over it.

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Notes

I have used onion and garlic in this recipe, but you can make it without them too. Just use ginger and 2 large tomatoes instead.
If you do not have garam masala, add curry paste or cumin and coriander powder instead. There will be a difference in the taste though.
Use sugar instead of jaggery if jaggery is not available. Sweetener helps balance the tartness of tomatoes.
You can also use frozen peas instead of fresh ones. If using frozen peas, half cook the potatoes first and then add the peas. 
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