Aloo Matar (Dhaba Style)

Aloo Matar is a beloved North Indian potato and green pea curry in a dhaba-style masala gravy. Simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying, this dish is a staple from roadside dhabas to home kitchens. It pairs wonderfully with chapati, paratha, or rice.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp Precious cold pressed groundnut oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp amchur
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander and ginger to garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf.
2. Add onions and cook until well browned.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato puree. Cook until oil separates.
5. Add all dry spice powders. Cook the masala for 2 minutes.
6. Add boiled potato cubes and toss to coat in the masala.
7. Add 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
8. Add green peas, garam masala, and amchur. Simmer 5 more minutes.
9. Gently mash a few potato pieces to naturally thicken the gravy.
10. Adjust salt, garnish with coriander and julienned ginger, and serve hot.

Written by

Suren

Suren is the co-founder of KN Agro Concepts and the creator of Precious cold-pressed oils. Based in Tamil Nadu, he has spent years working directly with traditional Mara Chekku wood-press artisans to bring authentic, chemical-free oils from Coimbatore to health-conscious families across India. He writes about cold-pressed oil, traditional Indian food practices, and the science of natural nutrition.

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