Aloo Matar – Indian Potato And Pea Curry

August 8, 2011   //   14 Comments  //   Fast , Indian , Main Course , Vegetarian

Aloo Matar - Indian Potato & Pea Curry

Aloo Matar is my Indian version of a quick mac and cheese or stir fried noodles.  It is my go to dish when inspiration and time are both lacking. It is whipped up in a matter of minutes using pantry staples and virtually cooks itself while I do a few dishes and set the table. Aloo simply means potato and matar means pea. This very popular and much loved Indian classic Potato and Pea Curry has many variations.  It is hearty, warming, flavourful, fresh and thoroughly satisfying. If I have a few extra minutes to spare (which I usually do), I grate some cucumber and stir it in a bowl of sweetened yogurt with chopped mint leaves for a delicious raita and microwave some pappadums. A very tasty vegetarian Indian meal in less than an hour is hard to beat on a busy week night. 

Aloo Matar

Aloo Matar

 

 

 

 

 

ALOO MATAR ( INDIAN POTATO AND PEA CURRY )

Preparation Time – 15 minutes
Cooking Time – 40 minutes
Serves – 4
 
 
Ingredients
 
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
3 tomatoes
1/2 inch piece of ginger
1 green chill
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2-3 small pieces of cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 cup coriander stalk
1/4 cup coriander leaves
salt to taste
2 cups water
 
 

Method

Purée tomatoes, green chill, ginger and coriander stalks in a blender.
 
In  a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil on medium. Lightly fry cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon for a few seconds till they turn a shade darker. Add the tomato mixture, sugar, salt, turmeric and cumin. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
 
Add potatoes, peas, water and garam masala. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are cooked. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti or steamed rice.
 
 
 
 
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14 Responses to “Aloo Matar – Indian Potato And Pea Curry”

  1. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. 08. Aug, 2011 at 11:52 am #

    That looks delicious and pretty photo!

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  2. rebecca 08. Aug, 2011 at 1:55 pm #

    love this bookmarking it for sure, always need easy Indian dishes

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  3. Tanvi@SinfullySpicy 08. Aug, 2011 at 4:34 pm #

    Its been ages I made aloo matar..mainly coz I like it more with fresh peas & too lazy to shell..a comforting dish for me too!

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  4. Kulsum at JourneyKitchen 08. Aug, 2011 at 5:17 pm #

    Love aloo matat any day :-)

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  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella 08. Aug, 2011 at 7:49 pm #

    I love how you’ve prettied it up with the flowers! It looks even more appetising that way (and it already did look delicious!) :)

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  6. Sanjeeta kk 08. Aug, 2011 at 7:53 pm #

    One of my fav. curries with Makki ki roti! Lovely clicks, Sneh.

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  7. yasmeen (wandering spice) 08. Aug, 2011 at 11:00 pm #

    Ooh, how fantastic. My favorite go-to dish is a quick Middle Eastern stew as well. Very similar elements!

    Thanks for adding something new to my repertoire.

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  8. penny aka jeroxie 10. Aug, 2011 at 12:10 am #

    I love this dish. Thanks for the reminder :)

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  9. Jennifer (Delicieux) 10. Aug, 2011 at 12:48 pm #

    I love aloo matar!!! This looks so comforting and delicious.

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  10. chinmayie @ love food eat 10. Aug, 2011 at 2:18 pm #

    I make aloo matar so often for the same reasons you have mentioned! SO easy but so hearty!

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  11. Anita Menon 10. Aug, 2011 at 5:18 pm #

    It has been a long time that I haven’t made alu mattar. Paneer and mattar have taken precedence over Alu.

    This one looks great. It is really a comfort food of sorts for my hubby who hails from Delhi. Will make it soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. kankana 11. Aug, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    My Aunty (Masi) used to make aalu matar with poori especially for me. It’s been so many years since i ate it. Thanks for taking me back to my childhood days :)

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  13. paula 14. Aug, 2011 at 9:16 am #

    i love that i would usually have all those ingredients on hand, will keep this one in my to make file, mmmmm

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  14. chopinandmysaucepan 21. Aug, 2011 at 10:48 am #

    Although I’m a meat lover, this vegetarian curry looks really delicious! The flowers are a nice touch. Are they edible flowers?
    chopinandmysaucepan´s last [type] ..Vietnamese pho

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