How long does Aloo Matar take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aloo Matar serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aloo Matar vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Aloo Matar?

¾ cup Green Peas, 2 Potato, 2 Garlic, 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Matar?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aloo Matar?

About 253 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aloo Matar

Name: Aloo Matar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 Potato, Diced; 2 Tomato, Chopped; 2 cup Water; ¾ cup Green Peas; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as aloo mattar, matar aloo · Veg · Curries & Gravies

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Aloo matar, a North Indian potato and green pea curry in a cumin, onion and tomato masala. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, with a step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

3 people

Oil2 tbsp
Cumin2 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli2
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Potato, Diced2
Tomato, Chopped2
Water2 cup
Green Peas¾ cup
Salt½ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	253kcal	759kcal
Protein	6.2g	19g
Carbohydrate	32g	95g
Fat	12g	35g
Fibre	6.8g	20g
Sugar	8.4g	25g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, ginger, garlic, green chillies and let it crackle.
OilCuminGingerGarlic
2
Add the onions saute till it turns light brown. Add green chilli and saute for a few seconds.
OnionGreen Chilli
3
Add the masala powders and cook it for a minute on a low flame.
Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala Powder
4
Add the potatoes, mix it well and let it fry on a high flame for 2 minutes while mixing continuously.
Potato
5
Add the tomatoes and saute till they get soft.
Tomato
6
Add water, Mix it well. Cover and let it cook till the water almost evaporates.
Water
7
Add the green peas when there is little water remaining. Mix it well.
Green Peas
8
Season the mixture with salt and sugar. Add the chopped coriander leaves, mix it well. Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with a coriander sprig. Serve it hot with rice/roti.
SaltSugarCoriander LeavesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Aloo Matar take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Matar serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Matar vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Matar spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aloo Matar?: ¾ cup Green Peas, 2 Potato, 2 Garlic, 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Matar?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Matar?: About 253 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.