Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Aloo Mutter

As the name implies , this dish comprises of two main ingredients Potato and Peas.

Potato ( Boiled ) - 6 medium sized
Peas - 1 cup
Onion - 1 medium sized
Tomato - 1 medium sized
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Green chillies - 2 (chopped into small pieces)
Garam masala powder - 2tsp
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tsp finely chopped
Ginger - 1 tsp finely chopped
Salt - as per taste
Milk - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

Method:

Boil the potatoes and cut in to quarters . Heat the oil in a pan and add finely chopped onions. While frying onions add a lil bit of salt so that the onions gets cooked in less time. Once the onions become transparent add the finely chopped tomatoes till they form a paste . In the mean time , in a small bowl add the coriander powder , garam masala powder, red chilly powder, turmeric powder , chopped ginger and mix with the milk . Once the onion - tomato paste is ready , add this masala mixture and let the mixture blend with the paste . After 2 minutes add the potatoes and peas .U can add water and salt as per your requirements. Cook in a medium flame .Aloo mutter is ready . Now add the lemon juice and garnish with the coriander leaves.