Alu Matar Dry (30 minutes)

Alu Matar Dry

Hi everyone! I know it's been a long time since I posted, but I am back now, mainly since a lot of people told me they loved this blog, and some even asked me to get back to it. I know this hasn't really been a successful start, but more recipes probably will help it become popular. Right now, I'm here with a classic North Indian dish, called Alu Matar. Although it can be prepared with a Gravy aswell, this recipe is for the dry version.



Approx prep time: 15mins
Approx cook time: 15 mins
Serves: 4 people

Cuisine: North Indian
Part of menu: Main Course
Hot/Cold: Hot

Ingredients:

• 4 large sized potatoes
• 1.5 cups green peas 
• Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger, chopped - a small piece
• Garlic - 3 cloves chopped
• Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder (Haldi) - half a teaspoon
• Coriander (dhaniya) powder - 2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste (about 2 heaped teaspoon)
• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Green chilli, sliced/chopped - 1
• Fresh Coriander leaves, chopped - to garnish (optional) 

Preparation :

Boil and dice the potatoes into cubes

Blanch green peas in hot water

Add garlic and ginger to a mortar and pestle and grind it to a paste. Add a few drops of water if required 

Cooking :

1. Heat oil in a Skillet/ frying pan
2. Add cumin seeds, and once they start crackling, add ginger-garlic paste and the green chilli(optional)
3. Stir fry for a few minutes before adding green peas and potatoes
4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt, and stir fry on slow heat for about 10 minutes. You may cover the pan during this time
5. Add the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves before taking it off the heat. 

Plating Suggestion: Serve warm, along with Roti (Indian Flatbread)

If you have and questions or suggestions (or want me to put up the recipe of something) Please feel free to comment.