Gaajar-matar (Carrot - Green Peas) dry sabji is an aromatic, medium-spicy curry from the northern part of India. This is a flavorful curry that can be enjoyed during lunch or dinner.
Recipe
Serving: 3- 4
Cooking Time: 45-50 Mins
Complexity: Medium
Taste: Mild Spicy
Ingredients
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Carrots (Gaajar) | 2 cups |
| Fresh Green Peas(Matar) | 1 cup |
| Tomato | 1/2 cup |
| Ginger | 1 tablespoon |
| Garlic | 4-5 cloves |
| onions | 1/4 cup |
| Green chilies | 2-3 pieces |
| Lemon juice | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Vegetable oil | 3/4 tablespoons |
| Cumin seeds | 1/2 teaspoons |
| Chaat masala | 1/2 teaspoons |
| Chopped cilantro | 2 tablespoons |
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 teaspoons |
| Coriander powder | 1/2 teaspoons |
| Garam masala powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Heeng | a pinch |
| Red chili powder | 1/4 teaspoons |
| Amchur powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Preparation
Cut the carrots into small cubes.
Make a paste of onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and tomatoes.
- Step 1
Heat the pan, add asafoetida and cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Then, pour in the paste that you made.
- Step 2
Let the paste cook until the oil separates from it. Keep stirring occasionally.
- Step 3
When the oil separates, add the turmeric powder and coriander powder, and sauté for a little while. Then, add the carrots. Add salt and mix well. Sprinkle a little bit of water and cover with a lid.
- Step 4
After half-cooking, add the peas and amchur powder, and mix well. Then, cover it again and let it cook until the peas are soft.
- Step 5
Open the lid, sprinkle lemon juice, garam masala, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and sauté for an additional few minutes; this completes the preparation of your Gajar Matar Sabzi, ready to serve.
Serving
Before serving hot Gajar Matar sabzi, sprinkle some freshly chopped cilantro. You can also put a cube of butter on top of it. Serve hot Gajar Matar sabzi along with hot roti or parathas.
