Aloo Gajar Matar Recipe
Aloo Gajar Matar is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that combines potatoes (aloo), carrots (gajar), and peas (matar). The dish is typically made by sautéing the vegetables with a variety of spices such as cumin, turmeric, and ginger. Here is a simple recipe for making Aloo Gajar Matar:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- Add diced potatoes, carrots, and peas. Mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
You can serve this dish with roti, paratha or with rice.
Note: You can add or reduce the quantity of vegetables as per your preference. This dish can also be made without oil for a healthier version.
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Aloo Gajar Matar Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, Calories per serving: 152 calories
Macronutrients:
- Carbohydrates: 22.8g
- Protein: 2.7g
- Fat: 6.3g
Micronutrients:
- Sodium: 207mg
- Potassium: 496mg
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Vitamin C: 26.2mg
- Iron: 1.4mg
Note: The serving size and number of servings are not specified, so the above nutrition information is based on the entire recipe.