Aloo-mutter

 

Ingredients:

• Potatoes(aloo)- 4 or 5(big)
• Shelled peas(fresh or frozen)-250g
• onions-3big
• tomatoes-2big
• cinnamon-2inch piece
• ginger-2inch piece
• green chillies-4
• coriander leaves-small bunch
• jeera-1/2tsp
• turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• garam masala-1/4tsp(optional)
• oil
• sugar-1tsp
• salt to taste
 
 
Method of Preparation:

1.Select fresh big potatoes ,peel the skin off and cut them into cubes.Wash the potato cubes and fresh green peas .

 

 

 

 

2.Cook both potatoes and peas in an open pan.Add turmeric powder while they are getting cooked.

 

 

 

 

3.The picture we see below is a paste of onions,tomatoes,cinnamon,ginger and green chillies.Yes,as always saute the above ingredients in little oil ,cool and grind them to make a paste.

 

 

 

 

4.Heat 2tbsp oil/ghee in a wok,add jeera.To this,add the ground paste and saute for about 5 minutes(till raw smell completely disappears).Now add the boiled/cooked potatoes and peas along with 2 cups of water.Add sugar ,required amount of salt,garam masala(optional) and cook well for about 10-15 minutes(till a desired consistency of semi liquid form)is reached.

 

 

 

 

5.Yummy aloo-mutter is now done.Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

 

 

 

 

Serving Tip: Serve hot with hot chapathis/phulkas.