Matar Amti, a culinary masterpiece from the heart of Indian cuisine, celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh green peas in a savory curry that’s both comforting and full of zest. This vegetarian delight showcases the natural sweetness of green peas, harmoniously blended with an aromatic mix of spices and freshly grated coconut.
This Recipe is free from :
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- tree nuts
- dairy
- casein
- soy
- egg
- sesame
- fish
- shellfish
Ingredients For Matar Amti Recipe
- Fresh green peas – 1 cup
- Onion – finely chopped – 1
- Tomato – finely chopped – 1
- Vegetable oil – 1 TBSP
- Mustard seeds – 1 TSP
- Cumin seeds – 1 TSP
- Hing powder – 1/4 Tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1 Tsp
- Red Chilli powder – 1 Tsp
- Kala Masala / Garam Masala – 1 TBSP
- Freshly grated coconut – ⅓ cup
- Ginger-garlic paste – 1 TBSP
- Salt to taste
- Water – 2 cups
Method –
- Heat a Pan on medium flame. Once hot add oil.Add mustard seeds, once they splutter , add cumin seeds and hing powder.
- Add Onions and saute till they turn translucent. Add Ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and saute till they turn mushy.
- Add turmeric powder , chilli powder, goda masala , salt to taste.Mix well and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the grinded coconut. Mix well.
- Add green peas. Mix well.
- Add water to adjust consistency . Cover and cook on medium flame for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with roti or rice.
