Peas - Potato Gravy (Aloo Matar)

Aloo Matar is a famous and a delicious North Indian dish that goes very well with Rotis and Chapatis. Not too hard to prepare, this recipe is a must-try for anyone..

Ingredients:

• 2 cups potatoes-boiled and cubed
• 2 cups shelled-green peas
• 3-4 green chillies-slit a little

  For the gravy:

• 250 gm chopped onions-ground with garlic & ginger
• 1 tsp peeled cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp chopped ginger
• 125 gm tomato, grated OR 1/4 cup puree
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp powdered red pepper
• 1 tbsp powdered coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, for garnish

Heat oil and add the cumin seeds and the bay leaves.When the seeds begin to splutter, add the onion paste and sauté till fat separates.

Add the tomatoes or puree, turmeric, salt, garam masala, red pepper and the coriander powder, and stir-fry till fat separates.Add the peas, potatoes and the green chillies and sauté over high heat till the vegetables look glossy.

Add 2 cups of water; bring to a boil and simmer, for 10-15 minutes.Serve hot, garnished with the coriander leaves.