Aloo Matar: A basic, tasty meal for every home

Step 1: The Pop (Whole Spices)

This is the first step where we flavor the oil.

1. Put a pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Turn the heat to medium.
2. Once the oil is hot, throw in 1 teaspoon of Cumin seeds.
3. What to look for: The seeds should sizzle and change color to light brown. This takes about 10 seconds. Now the oil is ready.

Step 2: The Base (Fresh Ingredients)

This step makes the thick “sauce” or gravy for your dish.

1. Add the chopped onions. Stir them until they turn light brown.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste. Stir for 1 minute until the strong smell goes away.
3. Add the tomatoes and a little salt. Cook this until the tomatoes get soft and mushy, and you see the oil starting to come out on the sides.
4. Now, put your potatoes and peas into the pot. Mix them well with the onions and tomatoes for 2 minutes.

Step 3: The Dust (Powder Spices)

This step adds the color and the final taste.

1. Turn the heat to low so the spices don’t burn.
2. Add half a teaspoon of Turmeric, 1 teaspoon of Coriander powder, and half a teaspoon of Red chilli powder.
3. Mix everything for only 30 seconds.
4. Add 1 cup of water. Put a lid on the pot and let it cook until the potatoes are soft when you poke them with a fork.

The Finish: Turn off the stove. Sprinkle a little Garam Masala on top and stir. Your Aloo Matar is ready!

Disclaimer: The actual product may vary slightly in appearance, color, or texture due to natural material variations.