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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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About Aloo Mutter, Aloo Matar Pressure Cooker
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Punjabi aloo matar curry is one of the most comforting and beloved Punjabi curries around. Learn how to make aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar |
Aloo Matar (Potato and Peas Curry) is a popular North Indian dish made with potatoes and green peas cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for everyday meals. This vegetarian curry is easy to prepare and perfect for everyday meals.
Potatoes and peas are like a match made in heaven! They go so well in any dish. The starchy potatoes soak up all the flavours from the spices and peas compliment the dish with a sweet aroma.
aloo matar using a pressure cooker is a super easy and quick recipe to make for weeknight dinners. This super flavoursome aloo mutter curry makes fantastic meals with paratha, poori or jeera rice.
You can also add some cauliflower florets to make gobhi matar sabzi recipe. You can also try other pressure cooker sabzis like quick potato curry recipe, aloo baingan masala or mix veg curry.
pro tips to make aloo matar sabzi: 1. Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the dish. 2. You can also use baby potatoes to make this recipe. 3. Do not pressure cook for more than 2 whistles or else the sabzi will become mushy.
Enjoy aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Aloo Mutter
1 1/2 cups potato cubes
1 cup green peas
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup thinly sliced tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato pulp
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp kitchen king masala
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- To make aloo matar recipe, combine ginger, garlic and green chillies in a mortor pestle and pound it coarsely. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and bayleaf. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the pounded ginger, garlic, green chillies, tomatoes and salt to taste. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
- Add the tomato purée, turmeric powder, chilli powder, kitchen king masala, coriander- cumin seeds powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the green peas, potatoes and mix well. Add 1 cup of hot water, mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve aloo matar hot garnished with coriander.
Aloo Mutter, Aloo Matar Pressure Cooker recipe with step by step photos
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To make aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | in a mortar pestle, add 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak). Ginger's natural heat and pungency add a spicy kick to the curry.
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Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun). The fragrant aroma of garlic enhances the overall appeal of the sabzi, making it more inviting.
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Add 1½ tsp chopped green chillies. Green chillies add heat and depth of flavor to aloo matar sabzi. The level of heat can be adjusted by adding more or fewer green chillies, depending on your preference.
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Pound it coarsely. Keep aside.
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Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera). Cumin seeds are one of the primary spices used in Indian cuisine, providing a strong, aromatic base.
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Add 1 bay leaf (tejpatta). Bayleaf has a strong, aromatic fragrance that infuses the dish with a subtle, earthy flavor.
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- Sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add 1 cup thinly sliced onions. When thinly sliced and cooked, onions become soft and caramelized, adding a delightful texture contrast to the creamy potatoes and peas.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add the pounded ginger, garlic, green chillies.
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Add ¼ cup thinly sliced tomatoes. Tomatoes add a natural sweetness and acidity that balance the earthy flavors of the potatoes and peas.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and sauté for a minute.
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Add ¼ cup tomato pulp. When cooked down, tomato pulp thickens the gravy, creating a luscious consistency.
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Add 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric's vibrant yellow hue gives the dish a visually appealing appearance.
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Add 1½ tsp chilli powder. Chilli powder is a crucial ingredient in Aloo Matar Sabzi (potato and pea curry) that provides the dish with its heat and spice.
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Add 1 tsp kitchen king masala. Kitchen King Masala is a pre-made spice blend that can add a flavorful punch to your Aloo Matar Sabzi
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Add 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
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Add ½ tsp garam masala. The spices in garam masala release a warm and inviting aroma when heated, adding to the sensory experience of the curry.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 1 cup green peas. They add a tender, slightly crunchy texture that contrasts with the soft potatoes. You can also use frozen green peas.
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Add 1½ cups potato cubes.
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Mix well.
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Add 1 cup of hot water.
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- Mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Add finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | hot garnished with coriander.
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To make aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | in a mortar pestle, add 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak). Ginger's natural heat and pungency add a spicy kick to the curry.
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Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the dish.
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You can also use baby potatoes to make this recipe.
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Do not pressure cook for more than 2 whistles or else the sabzi will become mushy.
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Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the dish.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 184 cal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.6 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 11.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.1 mg |
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Divi
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe today, came out very well and yummy for chapathi. Thanks for the recipe. Easy step by step instructions.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Divi, thanks for the feedback. We would love to hear again from you.
Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Too delicious. Loved it a lot ??
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Manali, good to get feedback from you.
jdoshi612
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is a favorite at my house. So quick and easy to prepare and tastes delicious!!
Jason
March 13, 2025, midnight
I found you website and ran out and bought a Hawkins 3L cooker. This is the first thing I made and I am hooked. SO delicious and EASY!!
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