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Aloo Matar

Total time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

7.8 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

1 tb - Vegetable oil

½ tsp - Cardamom

1 tsp - Dried fenugreek leaves

½ tsp - Cumin seeds

½ tsp - Turmeric

1 tsp - Chili powder

½ tsp - Coriander seed

1 - Onion, finely chopped

½ tsp - Ginger paste

½ tsp - Garlic paste

2 - Tomatoes, finely chopped

2 - Potatoes, peeled and cubed

¼ tsp - Salt

2 cups - Green peas, dried, soaked overnight

1 ½ cups - Water

2 - Green chilies, slit

½ tsp - Garam masala

3 tb - Coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped

UTENSILS

Knife, Chopping board, Pressure cooker with lid

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oil over medium heat in the pressure cooker. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, dry fenugreek leaves and cumin seeds. Sauté for 1 minute until they turn aromatic.

2. Add the turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Sauté on low flame for 30 seconds.

3. Add the onion, ginger and garlic paste. Sauté until the onions turn slightly brown in color.

4. Add the tomatoes and sauté until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

5. Add the potato cubes and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.

6. Add the green peas, water and green chilies. Cover and pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the potatoes turn soft.

7. Add the garam masala and coriander leaves. Mix well.

8. Serve aloo matar hot with roti or rice.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 258g

Energy (kcal)

149.8

Carbs (g)

15.2

Proteins (g)

6.5

Fats (g)

5.4

Fibre (g)

7.8