Matar usal (peas and potato curry)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 84.3
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 624.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
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Introduction
Simple childhood staple. Not fussy. Easy to make. Use either fresh or frozen peas. Canned peas tend to be slightly sweeter. Simple childhood staple. Not fussy. Easy to make. Use either fresh or frozen peas. Canned peas tend to be slightly sweeter.Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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Green peas fresh or frozen- 2-3 cups, three small potatoes or one large potato, cubed. 1 tbsp garam masala, salt to taste. Add a dash of sugar. 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, Olive oil 2 tbsp. Water one cup plus more as required. Red chilli powder 1 tsp. cilantro for garnish.
Directions
Heat oil. Add mustard seeds.
When they sputter, add turmeric powder. Add a cup of water, salt, peas and potatoes. cover and let simmer for 15-20 mintues or till peas and potatoes are cooked through. Add garam masala, chilli powder and a dash of salt. Mix thoroughly and let cook for another 10 minutes. Add more water if required - for a thick but not dry curry consistency. sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAINYDAY12.
When they sputter, add turmeric powder. Add a cup of water, salt, peas and potatoes. cover and let simmer for 15-20 mintues or till peas and potatoes are cooked through. Add garam masala, chilli powder and a dash of salt. Mix thoroughly and let cook for another 10 minutes. Add more water if required - for a thick but not dry curry consistency. sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAINYDAY12.