CURRIED POTATOES AND PEAS (ALU MATTAR)

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Make and share this Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 1 bowl, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup ghee
1 tablespoon scraped finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 med.-sized firm ripe tomatoes (washed and coarsely chopped)
3 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
2 cups fresh green peas (or sub 2 10 oz. pkgs. frozen peas)
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2-3 quart sauce pan, heat the ghee over high heat until a drop of water flicked into it splutters instantly. Stir in the ginger and garlic, then add the onions and salt. Lower the heat to moderate and, stirring constantly add the cumin, turmeric and red pepper. Stir in tomatoes and 2 Tblsp. of coriander. Still stirring, cook briskly for 5 minutes, until most of the liquid in the pan evaporates and the mixture is thick enough to draw away from the sides and bottom of the pan in a dense mass. Drop in the peas and potatoes and turn them about with the spoon until they are evenly coated with the tomato mixture.
  • Stir in the water, bring to a boil over high heat, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the peas and potatoes are tender but still intact. Taste for seasonings and serve at once, sprinkled with the remaining Tblsp. coriander and masala.

Hip Hop
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either.


Gaege
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I found that the potatoes took longer to cook than the recipe stated.


Peggy Anderson
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The curry sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt.


muhammadiqbal iqbal
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tawney Jones
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I'm a vegetarian, and this dish is a great source of plant-based protein.


Phil Ame
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I've never made curried potatoes and peas before, but this recipe made it easy. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Rabindra Mandal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


TH Tamjid Hasan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Bennet Mutai
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The curry sauce is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of spice.


Purple Rose
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and satisfying meal.


Khalilur Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but this dish changed my mind. The curry sauce is so delicious, it makes the potatoes irresistible.


Cameron Van Wyk
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My friends love it when I bring it to potlucks.


Jianna Bueno
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This dish was a hit with my family! The potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy.