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Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional) Recipe

Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large potatoes , raw, cut into cubes (aloo)
1 cup peas ( matar)
1/2 cup paneer cheese (optional)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 green chili pepper, minced ( adjust for preference on spiciness)
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp garam masala
1 cup water
2 tbsp cilantro (to garnish , coriander)

Directions:

Heat oil in pressure cooker if you have one. If not, any pot/pan will do.
Add onions and stir constantly until slightly brown.
Add garlic and ginger to onions and stir constantly until mixture is brown.
Add tomatoes and green chili to mixture and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes (if you find the mixture sticking to the pan, add a few tablespoons of water).
Add salt, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, red chili, and garam masala, stir for 30 seconds.
Add potatoes and peas (and paneer, if using) and stir for 2 minutes.
Add cup of water and stir until water mixed in
Close pressure cooker and cook for 1 whistle, take off burner, release pressure (or cover pot/pan and cook for 10-15 minutes (until potatoes cooked), stirring occasionally to prevent food from sticking to bottom of pot/pan).
Garnish with cilantro (coriander).
Serve hot with basmati rice or roti and cucumber raita. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	206.66 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.59g	15%
Cholesterol	17.39mg	6%
Sodium	827.69mg	34%
Potassium	448.03mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.53g	8%
Sugars	7.32g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.76g	19%
Protein	7.71g	15%
Vitamin C	35.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	189.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.02 Kcal (327 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.62g	15%
Cholesterol	6.56mg	6%
Sodium	312.49mg	34%
Potassium	169.15mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.88g	8%
Sugars	2.76g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	19%
Protein	2.91g	15%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	71.5mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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