I have one more classic Indian restaurant favorite for you today, and you can make it in under 20 minutes if you have some of my basic tomato onion sauce for curries handy. Aloo Matar (pronounced mutter) is a dish everyone – kids and adults alike – adores and why wouldn’t they? Peas and potatoes are probably two of the most popular veggies around, and who can resist them when they are drowning in a sea of spicy, red, tomato-ey sauce. If you haven’t made my basic tomato onion sauce for curries, what’s stopping you? It’s easily made in the Instant Pot (I’ve got directions for the stovetop and pressure cooker too) and can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for longer periods. And once you’ve made it, you’ll have enough to make several Indian dishes, like Saag Aloo and Methi Malai Tofu in a hurry. Best of all, they taste so good, everyone’ll think you spent hours slogging over the stove. This Aloo Matar makes a nice addition to that tasty list. This Punjabi recipe is simplicity itself, but it packs an amazing punch of flavor.
Ingredients
Basic Tomato Onion Sauce Vegetable oil Cumin seeds Potatoes Green peas (fresh or frozen, either is fine) Cilantro
How to make Aloo Matar:
Start out by heating ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and when they start to darken, add 1 ½ cups of the basic tomato onion sauce. Stir well, and let the sauce come to a boil. Add the potatoes and, if you’re using fresh green peas, add them at this time. Add 2 cups of water. Once the potatoes are cooked, and if you’re using frozen green peas, add at this time. Let the sauce return to a boil. If at any time the sauce appears too thick, add some water. You don’t want your aloo matar to be extremely saucy, but it should have enough sauce that you can scoop it up with a roti or naan. Add salt and turn off the heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
What to serve the Aloo Matar with?
Aloo matar goes best with a roti or naan – kinda like peas and potatoes. You can serve it as a side with rice and dal. If you want to get a little unconventional but still serve a delicious meal, try eating it with a crusty bread. It’s delicious.
If you make this easy and simple Aloo Matar recipe, be sure to let me know in the comments below. Or take a photo and tag me @HolyCowVegan on Instagram! Check to get new recipe updates by email.
More recipes with basic tomato onion sauce
Instant Chana Masala Aloo Palak or Saag Aloo 10-minute Vegan Dal Vegan Methi Malai Paneer Tofu
More Indian vegan recipes
Vegan Palak Tofu “Paneer” Tofu Makhani Aloo Gobi Vegetable Korma
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