Aloo Matar
A comforting North Indian potato and green pea curry simmered in a fragrant tomato-onion gravy.
Aloo Matar is a comforting North Indian curry made with tender potatoes and sweet green peas in a warmly spiced tomato-onion gravy. Cumin, coriander, turmeric and garam masala provide depth, while ginger and garlic add an aromatic foundation. The curry is delicious with roti, naan, paratha or steamed rice and works well for both everyday meals and family gatherings. Simmer the potatoes directly in the gravy so they absorb the spices as they cook, then add the peas toward the end to preserve their color and sweetness.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 1.5 cups Green Peas
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Fresh Cilantro
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium cubes.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the cumin seeds.
⏱️ 1 minutes
Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until golden and fragrant.
⏱️ 6 minutes
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, chili powder and salt and cook until the mixture becomes soft and thick.
⏱️ 7 minutes
Add the potatoes and water and simmer until the potatoes are nearly tender.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Add the green peas and continue cooking until the potatoes and peas are fully tender.
⏱️ 8 minutes
Stir in the garam masala, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
⏱️ 2 minutes