🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Matar ka Nimona

Name: Matar ka Nimona
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2-inch piece Ginger; 2, slit Green Chili; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 3 medium, cubed Potato; 1 cup Green Peas; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Fresh peas crushed and simmered with potato, UP's spring ritual. A proper gravy curry — the kind that demands something bread-shaped for mopping. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 18 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Ginger2-inch piece
Green Chili2, slit
Ghee3 tbsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Potato3 medium, cubed
Green Peas1 cup
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Fry the onions with a pinch of salt till deep golden; eight to ten minutes, and worth every one.
2
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook a full two minutes.
3
Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Stir in the green peas and potato, saute five minutes, then add hot water and cook covered until done.
5
Kill the heat and let it sit; finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table.

Chef's tip

Whisked yogurt goes in off the heat or it will split.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Matar Ka Nimona | UP Special Winter Recipe | यूपी स्पेशल मटर का निमोना | Chef Sanjyot Keer · on YouTube