Aloo Mattar Masala / Potato and Peas masala

 This was simple and easy to make gravy. There is no spice is used to make this gravy yet it was tasty. It goes well with roti / rice/ pulov.

 As I had already posted Aloo Mattar , it tastes different from the previous one.

 As there is no other spice used in making this gravy , it is suitable for young childrens too………

Requirements :

Green peas – 2 cup

Potato – 2 large

Onion – 1 large

Garlic – 5 cloves

Ginger -1’’ piece

Oil – 2 tbs

Red chilly – 6 – 7

Coriander seeds – 1 tbs

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Salt as required

Grated coconut – ¾ cup

Tomato – 2

Curry leaves

Method :

If using dry peas soak it the day before.

Masala :

Heat a spoon of oil , add the red chilles , ginger , garlic , coriander seeds , half of the chopped onion , few curry leaves and sauté well. 

Let it cool and grind into a smooth paste.
Gravy :

Chop the potatoes into cubes. I usually use with the skin itself.

Heat the remaining oil; add the chopped tomato and sauté well.

Add in the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add the green peas and potato cubes , sauté well.

Now , add the grounded masala , turmeric powder and required salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Add about 2 cups of water and cook in medium flame with closed lid till the vegetables are cooked.

Cook till the potatoes are cooked and the gravy thickens.

Aloo matter gravy is ready to serve.

We had it with Beet stuff green paratha.