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    Home » North Indian side dish recipes » Aloo Matar | Potato Peas Gravy Pressure cooker

    Aloo Matar | Potato Peas Gravy Pressure cooker

    May 26, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 34 Comments

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    Aloo matra is a tasty side dish that can be prepared quickly. Tasty potato and peas in pressure cooker is a perfect recipe for busy morning.

    Few years back, I tasted Aloo Matar for the first time at my friend's place. She prepared this for dinner with roti. Her easy preparation and the taste impressed me, I started cooking the gravy directly in  pressure cooker in the same way. Here is the recipe:-)

     

    Ingredients:

    Potato - 3, big peeled and chopped bit size

    Fresh/Frozen Green Peas - 1/2 cup

    Onion - 2, medium size

    Tomatoes - 2

    Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

    Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

    Red Chilli powder - 3/4 teaspoon (Adjust according to your spice level)

    Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp

    Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

    Water - 1/2 cup

    Salt - as needed

    Oil - 1 tbsp

    Jeera - 3/4 tsp

    Method:

    • In a pan, on medium heat add 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon of oil and sauté onion, tomato and ginger garlic paste till the raw smell goes off; let it cool. When the mixture comes to room temperature, grind  without adding water

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    • In a pressure cooker, add remaining oil and when its hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the tomato - onion paste and sauté for 4 minutes

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    • Add the spice powders with required salt and let it cook for 2 - 3mins
    • Add the potatoes and peas and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes and add water

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    • Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Once the pressure releases naturally, switch off and serve with roti/ rice

     

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    My Notes:

    • Heavy / Fresh cream can be added after switching off the pressure cooker for extra richness
    •  If you are using dry peas, soak it overnight and add it

     

     

    Aloo Matar | Potato Peas Gravy Pressure cooker

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Gravy
    Cuisine: Indian
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Potato - 3 big peeled and chopped bit size
    • Fresh/Frozen Green Peas - 1/2 cup
    • Onion - 2 medium size
    • Tomatoes - 2
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
    • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
    • Red Chilli powder - 3/4 tsp Adjust according to your spice level
    • Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
    • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Water - 1/2 cup
    • Salt - as needed
    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Jeera - 3/4 tsp

    Instructions

    • In a pan, on medium heat add 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon of oil and sauté onion, tomato and ginger garlic paste till the raw smell goes off; let it cool. When the mixture comes to room temperature, grind without adding water
    • In a pressure cooker, add remaining oil and when its hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the tomato - onion paste and sauté for 4 minutes
    • Add the spice powders with required salt and let it cook for 2 - 3mins
    • Add the potatoes and peas and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes and add water
    • Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Once the pressure releases naturally, switch off and serve with roti/ rice
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    1. Sadhna Grover

      May 26, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Vidya, simple and nice subji.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:31 am

        Sure thanku Sadhna:-)

        Reply
    2. marcela

      May 26, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      looks yummy! I wish I could taste it!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:30 am

        Thanku Marcela:-)

        Reply
    3. srividhya

      May 26, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Yummmyyyyy Vids.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:31 am

        Thanku Sri:-)

        Reply
    4. Loretta

      May 26, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Oh lovely, I make this often and I like your version too 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

        Thanku Loretta:-)

        Reply
    5. Antonia @ Zoale.com

      May 26, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Yum, looks very comforting 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    6. Liz

      May 26, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      Potatoes, peas and gravy is totally my thing. Thanks so much for making my mouth water!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

        Thanku Liz:-)

        Reply
    7. Sarah Mir

      May 27, 2015 at 3:12 am

      aloo matar is such a yummy classic! this looks really good

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

        Thanku Sarah:-)

        Reply
    8. madhavicyberkitchen

      May 27, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Delicious potato & peas curry , very nice .

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Thanku Madhavi:-)

        Reply
    9. Piyali

      May 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

      It's one comfort food I can have every single day. I love it best with parathas and pooris. Appetizing and a diners delight.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Thanku Piyali:-)

        Reply
    10. gayathri

      May 27, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      yummy gravy.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:40 am

        Thanku Gayathri:-)

        Reply
    11. Naina

      May 27, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Looks so delicious Vidya 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:24 am

        Thanku Naina:-)

        Reply
    12. Charanya

      May 27, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      YUM <3 I will use this curry sauce soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:22 am

        Thanku Charu:-) eagerly waiting to hear from you

        Reply
    13. swathi

      May 28, 2015 at 12:03 am

      Aloo matar curry looks delicious love this with chapathi.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 10:59 am

        Thanku Swathi:-)

        Reply
    14. smitha kalluraya

      May 28, 2015 at 11:38 am

      yumm.. one of the fav combo

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:24 am

        Thanku Smitha:-)

        Reply
    15. Sundari

      May 28, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Yummy gravy! always love the aloo peas combo!! lovely clicks!!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 11:19 am

        Thanku Sundari:-)

        Reply
    16. Amanda

      May 28, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      What a wonderful way to eat potatoes. So flavorful! Yum.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 29, 2015 at 10:57 am

        Thanku Amanda:-)

        Reply
    17. kushi

      May 29, 2015 at 11:52 am

      I love the dish anytime. Simple,quick,yum and perfect accompaniment fo rice/dosas/rotis.lovely

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 30, 2015 at 10:51 am

        Thanku Kushi:-)

        Reply

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