aloo matar (potato and peas) | instant pot
Aloo Matar is a pretty simple to make and this recipe uses an instant pot and a mixie grinder.
Cooking Time
30min
Prep Time
10 min
Serves
4
Categories
Breakfast
Curry
Dinner
Lunch
Side Dish
Cooking tools used
Instant Pot
Mixer Grinder
Cuisines
Indian - North Indian
Ingredients
Main Section
potato
4
unit/count
diced into cubes
green peas
1/2
cup
adjust to your liking
onions
1
unit/count
medium sized
cumin seeds
1
tsp
hing
1
pinch
oil
2
tbsp
garam masala
1
pinch
coriander leaves
1/2
bunch
To Grind
tomatoes
3
unit/count
medium sized
garlic cloves
4
unit/count
ginger
1
inch
green chillies
4
unit/count
Masalas
turmeric
1
tsp
red chilli powder
1.5
tsp
adjust to the spice you want
coriander powder
2
tsp
Amchoor (dried mango powder)
1
tsp
Step 1
Grind everything in a the "To Grind" section in a mixie grinder and keep it aside. Grind till its a puree.
Step 2
Set IP to saute mode. Add oil and when its hot add hing and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds
Step 3
Add onions to this. Saute till its transparent (should be done in 2-3 minutes)
Step 4
Add the ground puree to this and saute till the raw smell of the tomatoes are gone (around 2-3 minutes)
Step 5
Add salt and all masalas in the Masalas section. Saute till the raw smell of the masalas are gone
Step 6
Add diced potatoes and green peas to this. Close the IP and set it to Manual/Pressure Cooker and set it on High for 3 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
Step 7
Once done, open the lid and add garam masala and coriander leaves to this. Set it to saute
Step 8
Mash some of the potatoes in the IP. Let it boil for a few minutes. Serve hot with chapati
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