Dry Aloo Matar Recipe

The season of green peas is here. It is time to buy some fresh green peas and not the frozen ones and prepare some mouth watering dishes. Commonly known as matar, the green vegetable can be added as a one of the ingredients to prepare many dishes in the Indian cuisine.

There are many recipes which can be prepared using matar. From matar paneer to aloo matar, the recipes vary depending on the taste and timings. As working people run out of time and want to try quick recipes, here is a simple dry aloo matar recipe to prepare using the seasonal vegetable, green peas. Aloo matar can either be dry or can have a thick gravy depending on what you wish to eat. Check out...

Dry Aloo Matar: Quick Recipe

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. Potatoes- 3-4
2. Onion- 2 (sliced)
3. Matar- ½ cup
4. Green chilli- 2 (chopped)
5. Turmeric powder- 1tsp
6. Red chilli powder- 1tsp
7. Cumin seeds- ½ tsp
8. Salt- as per taste
9. Oil- 2tsp

Procedure

1. Wash the potatoes and cut into two halves.
2. In a pressure cooker, boil the potatoes for a duration of 2-3 whistles.
3. Once the pressure releases, open the lid and let the potatoes cool. Peel them and keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan. Season with cumin seeds.
5. Saute onions for 3-4 minutes till they become tender and look golden brown. Now add the green peas, turmeric powder and salt.
6. Mix well and add green chillies. Saute for a few seconds and then sprinkle red chilli powder.
7. Now add the potatoes and mix well so that the ingredients are evenly absorbed.

Aloo matar is ready to eat. Serve it hot with rotis.