Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make Aloo Matar (Potato and Peas Curry):
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes (aloo) – peeled and diced
- 1 cup green peas (matar) – fresh or frozen
- 1 medium onion – finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes – pureed or finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves – minced
- 1-inch ginger – grated or minced
- 1-2 green chilies – slit or chopped (adjust to taste)
Spices & Seasonings:
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania powder)
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder (optional)
- Salt – to taste
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur, optional for tanginess)
For Tempering & Cooking:
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing, optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves (dhania) – for garnish
- 1/2 cup water (as needed for gravy)
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1/4 cup cream or coconut milk for richness
