Aloo Matar Gajar (mixed vegetable) recipe

Aloo Matar Gajar (mixed vegetable)

by Atlas Burni (@biryaniites)
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
40min

A flavorful Pakistani dish made with potatoes, peas, and carrots cooked in a spiced tomato gravy.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 2tbsp
    Oil
  • 1/2cup
    Onion (chopped)
  • 1/2tbsp
    Ginger garlic paste
  • 3/4tbsp
    Red chili powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1/2tbsp
    Coriander powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Salt
  • 1/2cup
    Tomato puree
  • 1 1/2cups
    Potato cubes
  • 1cup
    Peas
  • 1cup
    Hot water
  • 1cup
    Carrot (sliced)
  • 1/2tsp
    Dried fenugreek
  • Green coriander (chopped) for garnishing

How to make Aloo Matar Gajar (mixed vegetable)

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Cook until the onions are translucent.

  2. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.

  3. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another minute.

  4. Add tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  5. Include potato cubes and peas, and mix well.

  6. Pour 0.5 cup of hot water, cover, and cook until the potatoes are 80% done.

  7. Add sliced carrots and mix well. Pour the remaining 0.5 cup of hot water, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until fully done.

  8. Lastly, add dried fenugreek and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.