20 Jan 2012

Aloo Methi Matar (Potato, Fenugreek and Peas) Curry

Potatoes, the common domestic ingredient in anyones larder, always comes as rescue when the kitchen is short of vegetables. Potato aka Aloo can be combined with almost all of the vegetables to create an extraordinary dish. Frozen peas, Potato and Fenugreek leaves,  together they are one hell of a combination. As our dinner generally comprises of Paranthas and curry. This one came as a delight to both me and my husband. The lip smacking gravy paste (coconut and cashewnut) adds creamy richness to it. Try it out girls and do let me know how it fares in your kitchen. Happy cooking!!




Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves (cleaned, washed and finely chopped)
1-2 medium peeled and cut into small pieces aloo (potatoes)
1/2 cup frozen peas/boiled fresh peas
1 medium Onion
2 green chillies
4 tbsp Coconut and cashewnut paste
1 tsp of Ginger garlic paste
Salt To Taste
1/4th tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2-3 tbsp vegetable oil


Directions
Heat oil in a medium size pan on medium heat. Toss in the potato cubes and let it partially cook. Take it in a bowl and keep it aside.
Add cumin seeds and cloves to the remaining oil and allow them to sizzle for 10-15 secs. Add in onions and let it turn golden brown. Now add ginger garlic paste and let it cook for few minutes till the raw smell evaporates. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, green chillies. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Grind coconut and cashewnut paste. Add it to the above mixture and let it cook for 2 minutes.
Add green peas, potato cubes and chopped fenugreek leaves. Mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Be sure to stir in between to prevent sticking. Add Garam masala. Cover it with a lid and cook until Peas, potato and Fenugreek Leaves are cooked. Serve hot with Chapati, Naan or Rice.

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