Everyday Punjabi Aloo Matar
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
Aloo matar is weeknight food done right: a smooth onion-tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, soft potatoes and sweet peas. We keep cream optional so the gravy stays light enough for lunch boxes.
Ingredients
How to Make It
Blend onion, tomato, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste (no water).
Heat oil; crackle cumin. Add paste carefully and cook until thick.
Add spices and optional cream. Mix in potatoes and peas with 1–1½ cups water.
Cover and cook until potatoes are tender. Adjust salt; finish with garam masala and coriander.
Nutrition per serving
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Peas add plant protein and fibre to a potato curry. Skipping heavy cream keeps the meal suitable for regular rotation.
Pro Tips
- →Cook the paste fully or gravy tastes raw.
- →Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking.
- →Frozen peas go in after potatoes are half done.
Variations
- 1Pressure-cook for speed.
- 2Add a handful of spinach at the end.
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