Aloo matar or simple peas potato curry which is rustic and homestyle and is soul-satisfying tasty. It is a regular fixture in my home during winters when we get fresh peas. Of course, one can easily make it with frozen peas as well. Serve it with chapatis or rice and it makes for a tasty meal. The recipe is really simple and makes for a quick curry.
These days I am using a cast iron kadhai and the richer colour and taste of the gravy can also be attributed to it. I am really enjoying using this kadhai for my daily cooking.
So here is the simple recipe:
Aloo Matar Curry Recipe | Peas Potato Curry UP style
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen
- 2 medium potatoes chopped in cubes
- 2 onions
- 2-3 to matoes
- 2 green chillies
- 2 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. chilly powder
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. coriander powder
- ½ tsp. amchur powder dry mango powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the masala
- Take chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger and garlic paste in a blender and blend to a fine paste.
- Heat oil in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds. Allow them to sputter.
- Now add in the masala paste. Be careful as it will splatter. Mix well. Now add turmeric powder and salt and let it cook on low heat.
- I use a cover while cooking. Keep stirring to avoid the masala burning or sticking. Cook till the raw smell of the masala goes and you see oil separating from the masala.
- Now add the cubed potatoes and green peas. Add a cup of water and simmer on low heat till the potatoes and peas are cooked.
- Add coriander powder, chilly powder and garam masala powder.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. You may add more water if you prefer a thin gravy.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with chapatis or boiled rice.
Notes
Your aloo matar curry is ready to serve. Aloo matar punjabi curry is also made similarly. Do try and let me know.
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Obsessivemom says
Finally, here's one recipe that I know already 🙂 and love. This used to be our favourite dinner subzi with plain paranthas.
Kala Ravi says
Rachna I absolutely adore this sabzi and so does my family! I had this first time at a friend’s place and her recipe is just the same. Lip-smacking and really a wholesome recipe!
Rachna says
Good to know, Kala. It is everyone's favourite.
Shailaja V says
One recipe the whole family enjoys and it’s super simple to make, even for me. Gy loves this. Your pictures look good!
Rachna says
I think every family loves aloo matar. 🙂 Thanks.
Soumya Prasad says
Anything with peas is a favorite with my husband. I don’t use coriander powder in my cooking, somehow the taste feels way too potent for me. Apart from that, this is the exact recipe I use to make aloo matar, but I don’t make this much gravy. I almost make it semi-dry and I absolutely love it. I use the exact same recipe to make paneer matar as well.
Rachna says
Really? I love using coriander and cumin powders. 🙂 Yes, you can make it dry. I do too many times. And then I just chop the onions and tomatoes finely. I don't blend that into a paste. My matar paneer is a bit different. The basic masala is the same of course.
Megala says
Delicious curry !
Rachna says
Thanks, Megala.
Shalzzz says
Such a simple yet delicious curry! It is one of our favorites when it comes to sides for rotis.
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Rachna says
Thanks Shalini. It is.
writershilpa says
This is one of my favourite recipes, Rachna…and I make it exactly like you do! And, with hot phulkas, it tastes simply heavenly! I can have it everyday! YUmmmmm!
Pushpendra Dwivedi says
looking delicious feel yummy thanks for sharing