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Quick Aloo Matar

easy Aloo Matar
Most of us love the well known North Indian entrée Aloo Matar. But it involves a lot of prep work, especially the restaurant style creamy one. This Marathi version of Aloo Matar, called as Matar Batatyacha Rassa is easy, even for newbies.

Ingredients:
Green Peas/Matar - 1 1/2 cup
Boiled Potatoes - 2 big
Cumin/Jeera Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafetida/Hing - 1/8 tsp
Turmeric/Haldi - 1/8 tsp
Cayenne Pepper/Red Chili Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Lemon or Lime Juice - 1 tbsp
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves/Kothimbir - few sprigs
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt

How to cook Marathi Aloo Matar:
  • Heat about 1 tbsp oil in a pan/skillet and add cumin seeds, asafetida. After few seconds, add green peas and turmeric. Sauté green peas for about 2 minutes.
  • Add about 1 cup water, salt, cayenne pepper and garam masala. Mix and cook till peas turn soft.
  • Add mashed (or diced) boiled potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Add water if required. Boiled potatoes tend to absorb water, cook till you get the desired consistency. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with Puri or Roti/Chapati.
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  1. Umm MymoonahJuly 23, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Looks so spicy and yummy, easy to make too.Perfect for chapathi's.

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  2. Priya SureshJuly 23, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Yummm!!tempting and fingerlicking aloo mattar..

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  3. NamithaJuly 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Delicious...Such a tempting platter you have there...

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  4. KrishnaveniJuly 23, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    delicious and perfect for roti, great

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  5. abhiJuly 23, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    waah kya baat hai...aaloo matar aur puri.....issey achha aur kya ho sakta hai....yummy..delicious

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  6. shahanaJuly 23, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Easy as well as tasty.Perfect with puris.....

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  7. aipiJuly 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    . that platter is looking sooo mouthwatering.. my all time fav sabji.. first time 2 your beautiful page . you have a really wonderful collection here.. glad 2 find you :-).. do drop in at my space sometime..

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  8. PranisKitchenJuly 24, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    wow thtas so delicious dish.. liked the traditional name.. the platter poori n aloo mattar.. delicious combination uma..

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  9. Sushma MallyaJuly 24, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Looks so delicious, love this combo

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  10. NithuJuly 24, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    This is a lovely dish. Looks nice and delicious.

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  11. LathaJuly 24, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    looks YUMMMM...

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  12. Suja ManojJuly 24, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Delicious recipe,lovely combo

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  13. kshipraJuly 25, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    gravy looks perfect even without onion, tomato. love the platter.

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  14. Lakshmi ...Rasoi ki Malkin..northern and southern spicesJuly 25, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    lovely combination for rotis.

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  15. jen cheungJuly 25, 2010 at 1:01 PM

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    have a lovely weekend!!

    jen

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  16. hamaarethoughts.comJuly 25, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    nice...looks good too..n tempting!

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  17. SimplyfoodJuly 25, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I love the rich nad creamy gravy of this dish.Looks really tasty.

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  18. ShriyaJuly 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    good combo for chapathis, look so inviting and yummy.

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  19. UnknownJuly 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks dear for remembering me and leaving behind the welcome note.....Please be there always to encourage me...the dish looks just lovely....

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  20. Sarah NaveenJuly 26, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Simply delicious...

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  21. Suman SinghJuly 26, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    yummy and delicious looking aloo matar..

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  22. HamsiJuly 28, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Here you come again with my favourite aloo peas for chapathi. So tempting yaar.

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  23. AshaJanuary 2, 2021 at 4:44 AM

    Thank you uma.. was looking for a simple easy to make aloo mattar side dish without tomatoes, and urs fits so well... My son wanted this for palak chappati.

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    1. UmaJanuary 3, 2021 at 4:22 PM

      Am happy to know that😊
      Enjoy cooking!

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  24. AnonymousApril 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    How many does this serve?

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