World Flavors Cookbook

Aloo Matar

Potatoes and peas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy — the most everyday North Indian curry, eaten across all seasons.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 200g green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt, fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oil. Temper cumin seeds.
2. Add onion and cook until golden. Add garlic and ginger.
3. Add turmeric and coriander. Cook 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.
5. Add potatoes and enough water to partially cover. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
6. Add peas. Cook 5-8 minutes until potatoes are tender.
7. Finish with garam masala and cilantro.