Sukha Aloo Matar
This vibrant dry-style dish features tender potatoes and sweet green peas sautéed with aromatic spices, creating a satisfying and flavourful vegetarian side.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 200 g Green Peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
- 2 Green Chillies (slit)
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Mango Powder (amchur)
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp Coriander (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida; sauté until aromatic.
- 2
Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 3
Stir in grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chillies; cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add cubed potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
- 5
Add green peas, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dried mango powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6
Cover and cook on low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- 7
Sprinkle garam masala over the dish, mix gently, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 8
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.