Recipe for ALOO MATTAR
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb small potatoes
- 2 onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ginger, fresh 1/2" piece
- 3 Tb vegetable oil
- 1 Pn asafetida, crushed, opt
- 1/2 Ts cumin seeds
- Salt
- 1/4 Ts cayenne pepper
- 1/2 Ts turmeric, ground
- 2 tomatoes, chopped coarsely
- 1 C peas
- 1/4 C water
- 1/2 Ts garam masala
Cooking Directions
Cook the potatoes until tender. Peel and set aside. In the container of a blender or food processor, mince together the onions, garlic and ginger.
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the asafetida (if used) and cumin.
When spices darken (1 to 2 seconds) add the minced onion mixture and sauté until browned (about 12 minutes).
Add the salt, cayenne, turmeric and tomatoes and cook until they soften (about 5 minutes).
Add the peas and water; reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Halve the cooked potatoes if they
seem too large.
Add them to the pan and cook covered for another 5 minutes. Mix in the garam masala just before serving.
by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 986 views