Aloo mutter

Aloo mutter is a vegetarian Punjabi dish. The main ingredients are potatoes, peas and tomatoes. 

It is also a very healthy dish, as it contains lots of vegetables. 

How to make aloo mutter?

You will need the following ingredients:

• 3 large boiled potatoes, sliced in cubes
• 3/4 cub of peas
• 3 chopped tomatoes or a can of peeled tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon of minced ginger 
• 1 sliced green pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon mango powder ("aamchoor")
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon tumeric powder
• 1 bay leaf
• chopped coriander

Cooking instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion. 
2. When the onion gets golden brown, add the cumin seeds, garlic and the bay leave.
3. Add the potatoes, green pepper, salt, black pepper, paprika powder, mango powder, garam masala and tumeric powder. Add 1/2 cup of water. Simmer covered until water is almost absorbed.
4. Smash a few potatoes for a thick gravy. Add more water.
5. As soon a the water starts boiling again, add the tomatoes and the peas.
6. Simmer covered on low heat for about 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary.
7. Garnish with the coriander.

Serving tip:

Serve with roti or basmati rice and fresh salad.

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