Aloo Mutter is a traditional Punjabi dish which is prepared using potatoes and green peas along with few other spices. It is very simple to prepare and tastes delicious when served with roti, paratha , jeera rice or even with plain steamed rice.
Preparation time – 15 min
Cooking time – 20 min
Serves – 4
Ingredients:
Potatoes – 3 medium sized
Green peas – 1/2 cup
Onion – 2 medium sized chopped finely
Tomatoes – 2 medium sized chopped finely
Ginger and garlic paste – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds/Jeera – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder – 3/4 tsp
Salt – as required
Chili powder – 1/2 tsp or as required
Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves/cilantro – few leaves chopped
Oil – 2 tbsp
Method:
1. Pressure cook the potatoes for 2 whistles. When the potatoes are well cooked peel the skin and cut them into small cubes.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Saute cumin seeds/jeera for 20 sec. Add in the chopped onions and saute till translucent. Now add the ginger and garlic paste and cook till the raw smell has gone.
3. Add in the tomatoes and cook till they are soft. Now add the turmeric powder, chili powder and coriander powder and saute well.
4. Add the green peas and boiled potatoes and saute for a minute. Add in required water, garam masala powder, salt and mix. Allow it to boil on a medium flame for 10 to 15 min. Finally, add in chopped coriander leaves and mix.
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