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Matar Nimona

Matar Nimona Recipe

Matar Nimona Recipe

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Matar Nimona is a delicious and comforting North Indian dish curry made with green peas, potatoes, and fragrant spices. ... Read More

Cooking Time

Cooking Time

15

Meal Type

Meal Type

Main Course

Difficulty

Recipe region

Uttar Pradesh

Ingredients For Matar Nimona Recipe

  • Half cups fresh green peas

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • Half cup chopped onion

  • Half teaspoon chopped ginger

  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

  • 2 green chilies, chopped (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil

  • Half teaspoon cumin seeds

  • Half teaspoon turmeric powder

  • One teaspoon coriander powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (or more to taste)

  • Half teaspoon garam masala

  • Salt to taste

How to make Matar Nimona Recipe?

  1. Wash the green peas and set them aside.
  2. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilies (if using). Saute until the onion is translucent.
  5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the chopped potatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add the green peas and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  8. Mash the potatoes slightly with a back of a spoon to thicken the gravy.
  9. Add salt to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.
  10. Your recipe is ready, Serve with hot roti, rice, or paratha.