Matar Ka Nimona



Ingredients 


For Paste

1 tsp coriander seeds

2 green chilies

5-6 garlic cloves

1 inch ginger

For Nimona

2 tbsp mustard oil

3-4 medium potatoes, cut in cubes 

500 grams green peas, blanched

½ tsp asafoetida

½ tsp amchur powder

1-2 dry red chillies

1 tsp cumin seeds

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

Method 

  • Prepare paste of ingredients under 'For Paste'.
  • Divide blanched peas into two and grind half portion and leave rest as is.
  • Heat mustard oil, add cumin seeds and let it splutter. 
  • Add asafoetida, turmeric, garam masala and add paste prepared above and cook.
  • Add diced potatoes, ground peas and cook with paste for 5 minutes.
  • Next add remaining peas and water to adjust the consistency of the curry.
  • Cook till potatoes are soft.
  • Add amchur powder and adjust salt and other seasoning.
  • Serve hot with rice or roti. 

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