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Matar Temple Bharta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Matar Temple Bharta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dibrugarh cooking — Matar Temple Bharta brings a temple touch with a classic bharta finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Green Peas250 g, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Baingan Ka Bharta Recipe | Bengali Traditional style Baingan ka Bharta Recipe | #indianwomengrihini · on YouTube