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Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry)
Serves 4 · Total 45 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min
Photo: Neha Sonal / CC BY-SA 4.0
A homely Pakistani curry of potato cubes and green peas in a saucy onion-tomato masala. Quick, filling and loved by children; serve with roti or rice.
Quick answer: 45 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Potato, Green peas, Onion, Tomato · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 400 g 0.9 lb Potato
- 150 g 1 cup Green peas
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion
- 2 pc 2 pc Tomato
- 3 clove 3 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger (Optional)
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Garam masala (Optional)
Steps
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- Heat oil, crackle the cumin, then fry the chopped onion with garlic and ginger until golden.⏱ Frying onion · 6 min
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, chilli and salt; cook until soft and the oil separates.⏱ Cooking masala · 7 min
- Add the cubed potatoes and 1.5 cups of water, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Add the peas and cook 8 to 10 minutes more until both are tender.⏱ Simmering · 20 min
- Sprinkle garam masala, mix and rest for 2 minutes before serving.⏱ Resting · 2 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry) take?
45 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
Is Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 4 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry) serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: potato, green peas, onion, tomato, garlic.
Any tips for making Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry)?
Frozen peas work well; add them in the last 8 minutes so they stay green. Cut the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same pace.
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