RECIPE: Aloo mutter (Potatoes and peas in gravy)

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This is a dead simple recipe that goes well with Indian breads.

 

ALOO MUTTER

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Ingredients:

2 onions chopped finely

3 large potatoes, boiled and cut into medium cubes

2 cups green peas, frozen or fresh

1 cup yogurt

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper powder (more if preferred)

1 tsp grated ginger

pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon (optional)

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

1 cup boiling water

 

Method:

1. Fry the onions in two tbsp oil until soft and light brown. Add all the spices

and fry for 2-3 minutes. You can add a tbsp of water if the spices smell like

they're browning too quickly.

 

2. Mix the tomato paste with the boiling water and pour it over the onions.

 

3. Now put in the potatoes and peas and cook covered on low heat till the peas

are done. (Dont let the gravy dry up). Then add the salt.

 

4. Add yoghurt and mix carefully, then simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with a tsp

of chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

 

Serve hot with any Indian bread, but this is traditionally served with Pooris.

 

Serves four.

 

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