Aloo Mutter Curry

Want to make something real quick for lunch/dinner. You can make this Indian curry using ingredients readily available in your pantry. Aloo with peas is an awesome combination as a curry which goes well with a variety of rices like lemon, coconut, mor-kuzhambu, sambar, rasam, curd, and even roti. Aloo Mutter is a super easy, filling vegetarian dish which can be made according to your spice level. 

I personally love potatoes, cauliflower and peas. Is there anyone in this world who doesn't like potatoes? Wait yes there is one, my husband ;-(. I will soon post a follow-up on how to make "Aloo gobi mutter" curry. Here you go with my favorite recipe. 

                          

Ingredients 

• Potato - 2
• Peas - 1/4 cup
• Onion (thinly sliced) - 1
• Tomato (finely chopped) - 2
• Ginger (finely chopped) - 1tbsp
• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp 
• Red chilly powder - 1tsp 
• Fennel seeds - 1tsp
• Oil as needed 
• Salt as needed 
• Cilantro (finely chopped)- 2tbsp

Method 

• Peel potatoes and then chop into small cubes. Set aside. 
• Keep water for boiling and add the cubed potatoes to the boiling water. Allow it to boil for few minutes.
• Meanwhile head a kadai with oil and temper with fennel. Add ginger, fry for few minutes. 
• Add onion, fry till transparent. Now add tomato, salt, turmeric and red chilly powder. Mix well. Cook till oil separates. 

                         

• Add boiled potatoes and peas to the curry. Mix well. Allow it to cook for 7-10 minutes in medium flame.
• Finally add chopped cilantro and give it a toss.
• Aloo mutter curry is ready to be served hot with any rice or roti. 

                        

Tips

• Dried peas can also be used in this recipe. But it should be soaked over night and pressure cooked for 4-5 whistles before adding to the curry. 
• You can also add ginger garlic paste. 
• You can avoid tomato and add squeeze lemon.