Aloo Matar Dhaba Style | Aloo Matar Gravy
Aloo matar dhaba style is a delectable vegan side dish. Wherein potato and green peas are cooked in a spiced tomato based gravy. It pairs very well with roti, paratha or poori.
Servings4 people
INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 240 ML )
- 1 potato peeled and cut into cubes, large size
- 250 grams fresh green peas
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion finely chopped, large size
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1-2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder (non spicy)
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp kasuri methi
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 3-4 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
For Grind To Paste
- 1 roughly chopped tomato large size
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 green chili
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 cloves
- 2 inches cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil the potato cubes in enough water and salt until 80% done.
- Grind all of the ingredients together (written under grind to paste) into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil turns hot add sugar. Once sugar starts to caramelize add bay leaf and finely chopped onion.
- Saute over medium to low flame until onions turn golden.
- Add the spice paste followed by kasuri methi and salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until oil separates.
- Add potatoes and green peas. Saute for another minute or so.
- Add hot water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more or until potatoes and peas are done.
- Add chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle the garam masala powder. Stir to mix.
- Turn off the flame. Cover and let it rest for few minutes.
- Aloo matar dhaba style is ready to serve. Serve hot with roti, paratha or poori.
