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
- 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
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
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
Hi Vidya, simple and nice subji.
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Sure thanku Sadhna:-)
looks yummy! I wish I could taste it!
Thanku Marcela:-)
Yummmyyyyy Vids.
Thanku Sri:-)
Oh lovely, I make this often and I like your version too 🙂
Thanku Loretta:-)
Yum, looks very comforting 🙂
Thanku Antonio:-)
Potatoes, peas and gravy is totally my thing. Thanks so much for making my mouth water!
Thanku Liz:-)
aloo matar is such a yummy classic! this looks really good
Thanku Sarah:-)
Delicious potato & peas curry , very nice .
Thanku Madhavi:-)
It's one comfort food I can have every single day. I love it best with parathas and pooris. Appetizing and a diners delight.
Thanku Piyali:-)
yummy gravy.
Thanku Gayathri:-)
Looks so delicious Vidya 🙂
Thanku Naina:-)
YUM <3 I will use this curry sauce soon 🙂
Thanku Charu:-) eagerly waiting to hear from you
Aloo matar curry looks delicious love this with chapathi.
Thanku Swathi:-)
yumm.. one of the fav combo
Thanku Smitha:-)
Yummy gravy! always love the aloo peas combo!! lovely clicks!!
Thanku Sundari:-)
What a wonderful way to eat potatoes. So flavorful! Yum.
Thanku Amanda:-)
I love the dish anytime. Simple,quick,yum and perfect accompaniment fo rice/dosas/rotis.lovely
Thanku Kushi:-)