Aloo matra is a tasty side dish that can be prepared quickly. Tasty potato and peas in pressure cooker is a perfect recipe for busy morning. Few years back, I tasted Aloo Matar for the first time at my friend’s place. She prepared this for dinner with roti. Her easy preparation and the taste impressed me, I started cooking the gravy directly in pressure cooker in the same way. Here is the recipe:-) Ingredients: Potato - 3, big peeled and chopped bit size Fresh/Frozen Green Peas - 1/2 cup Onion - 2, medium size Tomatoes - 2 Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp Coriander Powder - 1 tsp Red Chilli powder - 3/4 teaspoon (Adjust according to your spice level) Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp Water - 1/2 cup Salt - as needed Oil - 1 tbsp Jeera - 3/4 tsp Method:
In a pan, on medium heat add 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon of oil and sauté onion, tomato and ginger garlic paste till the raw smell goes off; let it cool. When the mixture comes to room temperature, grind without adding water
In a pressure cooker, add remaining oil and when its hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the tomato - onion paste and sauté for 4 minutes
Add the spice powders with required salt and let it cook for 2 - 3mins Add the potatoes and peas and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes and add water
Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Once the pressure releases naturally, switch off and serve with roti/ rice
My Notes:
Heavy / Fresh cream can be added after switching off the pressure cooker for extra richness If you are using dry peas, soak it overnight and add it
