Aloo Matar - 1

Recipe Ingredients

5 tablespoons	75ml	Oil
1		Chopped onion
2 1/2 teaspoons	12ml	Chopped ginger
1		Green chilli - finely chopped
2		Cloves garlic - crushed
1 teaspoon	5ml	Turmeric
750 grams	26oz	Potatoes - cut into small cubes
6		Salt mint leaves - (6 to 8)
250 grams	8.8oz	Shelled or frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until soft and translucent. Add the ginger, chilli, garlic and turmeric, stir well and cook for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and salt to taste, stir well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the mint and fresh peas, stir well and cook for 20 minutes, until tender. If using frozen peas, add them after the potatoes have cooked for 15 minutes and cook for 3 minutes only.

Source:
"From Bengal to Punjab: The Cuisines of India" by Smita Chan

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