Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Aloo Mutter (Potato Green Peas Gravy)

Aloo Mutter is our family's most favorite sabzi. Potatoes and Green Peas cooked in tangy Tomato gravy with mild spices is a perfect gravy curry. It's very easy to make. Try it out!

Ingredients:
2  Big Potatoes
2 Tomatoes Chopped
1/2 Tomato Puree
1/2 Cup Green Peas (I used Safal Frozen Green Peas)
1 Small Carrot(Optional)
1 Tbsp Jeera
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
3 Green Chillies (Slit Long)
1 Inch Ginger (Grated)
1 Tsp Jeera Powder
1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/2 Tsp Red Chilly Powder
Few Curry Leaves
2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt to Taste
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil

Aloo Mutter
Process:
1. Wash, peel and cut Potatoes into cubes. Pressure Cook Potato cubes, Tomatoes, finely chopped Carrot,  Green Peas with a pinch of Turmeric Powder up to 2 Whistles.
2. Take a Non-Stick Kadai or wok, add Cooking Oil, Jeera, Mustard Seeds, slit Green Chillies, grated Ginger and fry for 2 mins. Add fresh Curry Leaves and fry for one more minute.
3. Now add Tomato puree, Coriander Powder, Jeera Powder, Garam Masala and cook for 2-3 mins stirring occassionally.
4. Once the pressure is escaped from cooker, transfer the cooked vegetables into the wok and mix well.
5. Add Red Chilly Powder and cook further for 2-3 mins with covered lid. Stir occasionally.
6. Once the gravy is cooked to the desired consistency, add chopped Coriander leaves and serve hot with Phulkas or Chapatis.

Happy Cooking!
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