Aloo Gajar Matar (Indian Potatoes, Carrots & Peas)
Aloo Gajar Matar is a simple, nutritious, and quick stir fry with potatoes, carrots and green peas. This punjabi style dry curry is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: aloo gajar matar, indian carrots, potato and carrot curry
Heat oil in a large wok or kadhai on high flame. Add cumin seeds, green chili, garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add turmeric, red chili powder and salt.
Add the cubed potato and stir well. If using fresh green peas, add them now.
Add carrots, water and stir them in.
Cover with lid and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes while stirring at regular intervals. If using frozen green peas, add them at about 10 minutes.
Check that the veggies are cook by pressing with a ladle.
Add pomegranate powder and mix welll. Check seasoning and adjust if needed
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with roti or paratha.
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Notes
The cooking time can vary a bit depending on the size of the diced carrots and potatoes. In this recipe, they are cut into very small pieces.
If you don't have pomegranate powder or dry mango powder on hand, substitute with lime or lemon juice.