Aloo Mataar

A thick and tasty curry with peas and potato.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, diced finely
• 1 green chilli; diced finely (I use Jalapeño chillis)
• 1 tbsp ginger + garlic paste
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 can crushed tomato
• 4 - 5 potatos, chopped ~1cm cubes
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup spinach (optional)
• 1 tbsp gram flour
• 500ml hot water
• ½ tsp amchur powder
• 1 pinch hing

Steps

1. in a sauté pan on medium-low heat, melt ghee
2. add cumin seeds; when they start to pop, it's hot enough
3. add onion and chilli, fry until onion is translucent
4. add ginger/garlic paste, stir ~30 seconds
5. add coriander powder, paprika, and turmeric; stir until fragrant
6. add tomato (and spinach), stir and simmer 2 - 3 minutes
7. add water, peas, potato, and gram flour
8. bring to boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes
9. add hing and amchur
10. simmer uncovered until it thickens and potato is soft

Serve over rice.