Matar Nimona Recipe
Matar Nimona Recipe
Cooking Hacks
Matar Nimona is a delicious and comforting North Indian dish curry made with green peas, potatoes, and fragrant spices. ... Read More
Cooking Time
15
Meal Type
Main Course
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?
- Wash the green peas and set them aside.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilies (if using). Saute until the onion is translucent.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped potatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- Mash the potatoes slightly with a back of a spoon to thicken the gravy.
- Add salt to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Your recipe is ready, Serve with hot roti, rice, or paratha.