Alu Matar
Peas & Potato Curry
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shelled green peas
- 1 onion pureed
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- 1 large potato cooked and cubed
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- Cilantro/coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp. oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
- Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add cubed potatoes and shelled green peas to the pan.
- Mix well with the onion-spice mixture.
- Sprinkle turmeric powder and chili powder over the vegetables.
- Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt according to taste.
- Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and peas are tender.
- Once the potatoes and peas are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Peas & Potato Curry (Alu Matar) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.Nutritional Information
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 4 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 6 g