Aloo Matar Recipe – Pakistani Style
Aloo Matar is a simple, comforting Pakistani-style curry made with tender potatoes and sweet green peas cooked in a flavorful onion, tomato, and aromatic spice gravy. It is an easy everyday desi recipe that pairs perfectly with roti, chapati, naan, or steamed rice.
Make this easy Pakistani-style Aloo Matar recipe with potatoes, green peas, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. A simple and delicious everyday desi curry.
This budget-friendly vegetarian curry comes together with simple pantry ingredients and makes a delicious family meal.
🥘 Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Pakistani / South Asian
Course: Main Course
❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe:
This Aloo Matar is easy, economical, flavorful, and perfect for everyday Pakistani meals. The combination of soft potatoes, sweet green peas, and spicy tomato masala makes a comforting curry that the whole family can enjoy.
🥔 Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or pureed
- 2–3 green chilies, sliced
- ½ cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 cups water, or as needed
- Fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
🍲 How to Make Aloo Matar:
1. Prepare the Masala:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Add chopped onion and cook until light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
2. Add Tomatoes & Spices
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts separating from the masala.
3. Add Potatoes:
Add the cubed potatoes and green chilies. Mix well so the potatoes are coated with the masala.
Cook for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add Green Peas:
Add the green peas and mix everything together.
Pour in about 2 cups of water. Cover the pot and cook on medium-low heat until the potatoes become tender.
5. Finish the Curry:
Once the potatoes are cooked, add garam masala and fresh coriander.
Simmer uncovered for another 2–3 minutes until the gravy reaches your preferred consistency.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot Aloo Matar with:
- Roti or chapati
- Tandoori naan
- Paratha
- Steamed basmati rice
- Zeera rice
- Fresh salad and raita
💡 Tips for Perfect Aloo Matar:
- Don't overcook the potatoes or they may become mushy.
- Fresh peas give a naturally sweet flavor, but frozen peas work perfectly too.
- For a thicker curry, mash a few potato pieces into the gravy.
- Adjust the green chilies and red chili powder according to your taste.
- For extra flavor, finish the curry with a small drizzle of fresh coriander and a pinch of garam masala.
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