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Matar Ka Nimona

Matar ka nimona is a simple UP style peas curry with fresh cilantro and a few flavorful spices. It is a wonderful spicy gravy which really pairs well with rice or roti.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Green Peas
  • 2 Medium Potatoes,chopped into long thick slices.
  • 1 Small Chopped Onion
  • 1 Small Chopped Tomato
  • 2 Green Chilies
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • 1 Cup Cilantro Leaves
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ Tsp Red Chili Powder
  • ½ Tsp Garam Masala powder
  • 2 Dry Red Chili
  • ½ Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • Pinch of asafoetida(optional)
  • 2+1 Oil(I used Mustard Oil)
  • Lime Juice
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Salt according to the taste.

Method
 

  1. Take a pan or wok. Shallow fry potato slices till they look crispy and cooked. Put them in a plate. You can air fry them as well.
  2. Boil the peas till they feel soft. Do not boil frozen Peas. Drain the peas and grind them to a coarse texture. It should not be like a smooth paste. Coarse peas will provide a great texture to the curry.
  3. Grind the cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, ginger pieces and green chilies into a fine paste. Keep it aside.
  4. Take a Pan .Add little bit of oil and heat it .Saute the coarse peas on medium flame for 1-2 minute till the raw smell is gone.Remove it in a plate .
  5. Take the same pan and add 1 tbsp oil to it .Heat it .
  6. Add Bay leaf ,cumin seeds ,asafoetida and dry red chili to it .Let it crackle.
  7. Add chopped onion to it .Saute and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame till it becomes soft .Add green cilantro mix and saute again for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add chopped tomato ,turmeric powder,red chili powder,and salt to this mix.Stir it and cook on the slow flame to make a nice spice mix.Cook it on slow flame till it looks all cooked and oil is released.
  9. Add ground peas to this spice mix and mix it nicely.
  10. Add potatoes to it and mix them with spice mix.
  11. Add two cups of water and garam masala to it .If you think curry is too thick for you, add little more water.Let it cook for 1-2 minute .Sprinkle lime juice and mix it .
  12. Taste the salt .If you want to add some ,add some .
  13. Garnish with some green cilantro and serve with rice or roti .
  14. Enjoy.
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