Authentic Aloo Matar

Submitted by ignayshus

Makes 4 servings

Found this at http://masalamagic.blogspot.com/ and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Ingredients

4	Potatoes - Peeled and Washed
1	cup Green Peas (Fresh or Frozen is good)
2	tsp Red Chili Powder
1/2	tsp Turmeric Powder
1	tsp Coriander Powder
1	tsp Cumin Seeds
2	tbsp Clarified Butter
1	Salt to taste

Directions

1. Peel, Wash and Chop the Potatoes into cubes.
   
   
2. Recipe calls for a pressure cooker, but I just cooked the potatoes in a pyrex bowl covered with syran wrap in the microwave.
   
   
3. Heat the clarified butter, then add the cumin seeds and the green peas.
   
   
4. Add all the dry powders, mix well and saute for about a minute.
   
   
5. Add the chopped potato cubes and salt, mix well.
   
   
6. Close with the lid and cook the mixture on medium until heated thoroughly.
   
   
7. Garnish with chopped Cilantro and serve hot.
   
   

Categories

Side Dish, Indian

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 258.6g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 Calories from Fat 58

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 68mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 39.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber 7.5g 30%

Sugars 4.6g

Protein 5.8g

Vitamin A 17% • Vitamin C 96% Calcium 4% • Iron 12%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in cholesterol Low in sodium High in dietary fiber High in potassium High in vitamin B6 Very high in vitamin C