Aloo Mutter (Potato and Peas ) Curry

Health Benefits:

Green peas provide nutrients that are important for maintaining bone health. They are a very good source of vitamin k1, folic acid and vitamin B6. Folic acid and vitamin B6 in green peas are supportive of cardiovascular health as well. Potatoes are a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, manganese, and dietary fiber. UK scientists at the Institute for Food Research have identified blood pressure-lowering compounds called kukoamines in potatoes.

This is a very delicious North Indian (especially Punjabi) dish, a thick gravy made with potatoes and green peas served with roti ,poori or paratha.

Ingredients:

Potato (medium) – 2

Green peas (frozen) – 1 cup

Onion (medium) – 1 chopped

Tomato – 2 chopped

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp

Red chilli powder -1tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Cumin seeds powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala powder – ½ tsp

Cilantra leaves – a few

Water – ½ cup

Salt – as required

Oil – 2 tsp

Preparation Method:

1. Firstly boil the potatoes and green peas until it is cooked well. Then peel the potatoes and cut half of them into medium cubes and mash the other half. Keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions and saute it until the onions become golden brown.

3. Now add ginger garlic paste and saute.

4. Add tomatoes and fry until it become soft.

5. Then add red chilli, turmeric, coriander,cumin, garam masala, salt and mix well.

6. Add cooked peas and potato into this masala and mix well.

7. Add ½ cup of water , mix well and cover and cook for a few minutes.

8. Cook on a low flame until a thick gravy is formed.

9. Now garnish with cilantra leaves.

10. Serve hot with roti,poori or paratha.