Image Credit: Matar ka nimona is eaten in Uttar Pradesh
Matar ka nimona is usually prepared during the winter when fresh peas are in season. The recipe uses Indian spices and herbs. This matar ka nimona recipe can be eaten with bread, rice, or pooris. If you are keen on making this amazing dish in your own kitchen, then we have the best recipe for you.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ teaspoon chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Cloves
- Salt to taste
Method
- Grind the following ingredients:
½ cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 green chilies (chopped)
- The paste will be ready keep it aside.
- Add 1 cup of peas and grid them, without using water.
- Heat the pan & add 2 table spoons of mustard oil
- Now add ¾ cup of chopped potato and sauté it golden brown on low to medium heat.
- Now add 1 tej patta (Indian bay leaf), 3 cloves and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds on the same pan until the spices crackle and splutter and then the onion paste and stir well
- Now add ⅓ cup of diced tomatoes, Mix and sauté till the tomatoes soften.
- Add all the dry spices and mix well and add the peas.
- After that add 3 tablespoons of fresh coriander and add some water and salt.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes on low to medium heat and will notice oil separating and the gravy is done now.
- Now add the fried potatoes and garam masala powder. Mix them for about a minute.
Serve it with rotis, pooris or steamed rice or plain paratha, can add lemon and sliced onions as per your choice!
