Aloo Matar

                                                                     The green peas season will soon come to an end and  i thought let me make and post one matar recipe before that.Aloo matar is a common subzi made in north India.It can be made easily and quickly.It is also the most comforting food you can say.When we were travelling in europe i remeber having this aloo matar with pulao packed for us specially from a restaurant.

You will Need

• Two Potatoes diced and boiled
• One cup frozen or fresh Green Peas
• One Onion(sliced)
• Three Tomatoes
• One tsp Cumin seeds
• Three Garlic pods
• One small piece of Ginger
• 1/4tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2tsp Red Chili Powder
• One tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1/4tsp Cumin powder
• 1/4tsp Coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Two tbs Oil
• Fresh Coriander Leaves 

How to

• Drop the Tomatoes in hot water Let the skin crack,remove it from the water and keep it aside.

•  Peel the skin add,garlic,ginger,green chili and make it in to a puree. 

•  Heat oil in a pan crackle cumin seeds.

• Add sliced onion and fry till translucent.

• Add tomato puree boil for two minutes stirring in between.add chili,turmeric,salt,coriander and cumin powder.

•  Let it boil after adding the powders.Add the diced potatoes and peas and half cup of water and allow it to boil.keep away four pieces of potato aside.

•  Mash four pieces of potato and mix it in the gravy to thicken.

•  When it thickens add garam masala powder and switch off the stove.

•  Add chopped coriander leaves and transfer in to a serving bowl.

Enjoy this aloo matar with any flat bread or pulao!