Aloo Matar is an easy-to-make dish perfect for lunchboxes. It combines potatoes and green peas with a blend of spices, making it a great, quick option for school or office lunches.
1: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, ginger, garlic, green chillies and let it crackle.
2: Add the onions and sauté till it turns light brown.
3: Add the masala powders and cook it for a minute on a low flame.
4: Add the potatoes, mix well and let it fry on a high flame for 2 minutes while mixing continuously.
5: Add the tomatoes and sauté till they get soft.
6: Add water and mix well. Cover and let it cook till the water almost evaporates.
7: Add the green peas when there is little water remaining and mix well.
8: Season the mixture with salt and sugar.
9: Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
10: Transfer it to a bowl, garnish with a coriander sprig and serve hot with rice or roti.
