Easy Aloo Matar Dry or Alu mutter ki Sukhi Sabji is an Indian spiced potato and peas stir fry that is easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Make a paste of ginger, garlic, and green chillies
Cook
Heat a pan on medium high and add oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida/hing and fry for a few seconds.
Add the ground ginger, garlic, and green chili. Fry it for a minute.
Now add the chopped onion and fry for another minute.
When the onions turn lightly brown, add the dry spices (turmeric, red chili or paprika, and cumin powder). Saute for a few seconds.
Add the diced raw potatoes and salt. Stir well.
Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes till the potatoes are 80% cooked. Stir occasionally so that the potatoes brown evenly.
Add fresh or frozen green peas. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or till the potatoes are cooked.
Add the amchur powder and freshly chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve hot with rice, chapati, or puri.
Notes
Don’t overcook the potatoes – they should be tender but hold their shape. Since the potatoes are cut into small cubes they will cook sooner than usual.
If preparing this recipe for travel then do not add onions as it reduces the shelf life of the dish.
Always add aamchur or dry mango powder in the end, or else it might taste bitter.