Saturday, 16 August 2014

RECIPE OF ALOO MATAR IN ENGLISH | URDU - HOW TO COOK ALOO MATAR IN ENGLISH | URDU

Ingredients

  • Small Potatoes 1 1/2 lb
  • Onions medium 2
  • Garlic cloves 3
  • Ginger 1 fresh 1/2" piece
  • Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
  • Asafoetida, crushed 1 pinch
  • Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric ground 1/2
  • Tomatoes chopped coarsely 2 large
  • Peas 1 cup
  • Water 1/4 cup
  • Garam masala 1/2 tsp
  • Cooking Directions

  • Cook the potatoes until tender. Peel and set aside.
  • In the container of a blender or food processor, mince together the onions, garlic and ginger.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Add the asafetida (if used) and cumin.
  • When spices darken (1 to 2 seconds) add the minced onion mixture and saute until browned (about 12 minutes).
  • Add the salt, cayenne, turmeric and tomatoes and cook until they soften (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the peas and water, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Halve the cooked potatoes if they seem too large.
  • Add them to the pan and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the garam masala just before serving.
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