Simple and easy aloo mutter recipe
A popular vegetarian recipe that is eaten in almost every household, aloo mutter can add that little something to a boring lunch. Potatoes and peas are cooked together with a variety of spices that give it a distinctive flavour and appetising aroma. This is your go-to recipe for a quick and simple meal. Here’s the recipe of aloo mutter.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups potatoes boiled , peeled and cubed
1 cup boiled green peas
½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
¾ cup chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp green chilli paste
½ tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
For The Garnish:
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method:
1. Heat oil and add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. When they crackle, add the onions and sauté till they are translucent.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, green chilli paste and tomatoes and simmer till the tomatoes are cooked. Mash lightly using a potato masher and add 1 tbsp water.
3. Add the green peas, potatoes, salt, chilli powder, garam masala and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup of water and allow it to come to a boil.
5. Mash 2 to 3 pieces of potatoes in the pan to thicken the gravy. Simmer till the gravy thickens.
6. Garnish with the coriander and serve hot with rotis or parathas.
Here’s the video
Recipe courtesy: Aloo Mutter Recipe, Tarla Dalal.com
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