Aloo Matar
This is a meal made with potatoes and peas. It uses a sauce made from tomatoes and Indian spices.
It is a hearty dish. You can serve it with rice or bread.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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Description
This is a meal made with potatoes and peas. It uses a sauce made from tomatoes and Indian spices.
It is a hearty dish. You can serve it with rice or bread.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
0.25 cup vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 bay leaf
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen peas
0.5 cup tomato puree
1.5 teaspoons garam masala
1.5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add onions, ginger garlic paste, and the bay leaf. Cook until the onions are soft. Add the potatoes and peas. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Take out the bay leaf.
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Mix in the tomato puree, garam masala, paprika, sugar, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and cook for 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 15g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Sodium 898mg
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Total Carbohydrate 82g
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Dietary Fiber 10g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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