Gajar Matar
Author : Teluguone
Preparation Time : 10min
Cooking Time : 15min
Yield : 4-5
4.0 Stars based on 291 : Reviews
Published On : May 31, 2011
Recipe Category : Vegetarian
Recipe Type : Meals
Total Time : 30min
Ingredient : Carrot
Description:

The recipe is very easy and does not require much work.A dsih made especially in winter.
Recipe of Gajar Matar
  • Carrots - 1.5 cups,
  • chopped Peas - 1 cup
  • Shallots - 1/4 cup,
  • finely chopped Milk - 2 cups
  • Cumin / jeera- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - a generous pinch
  • Chilli powder - 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala -1 tsp
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves - add as much as you want, chopped
Directions | How to make  Gajar Matar

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the jeera. Once they splutter, add the shallots and fry lightly.

2. Add peas, turmeric and chilli powder to this and stir around for 2 minutes.

3. Add the chopped carrots and a little water (not more than 1/4 cup) and cook covered, until the carrots are semi-cooked. You can also pre-cook the carrots separately or in the microwave.

4. Add 1.5 cups milk and top it off with the garam masala and salt.

5. Keep fire on sim and cook covered for about 10 minutes. At this stage, the curry will be dry and the vegetables cooked. Add the rest of the milk (1/2 cup) and bring to boil.

6.Do not let the gravy thicken too much because it will once you remove from fire. For a more creamy consistency, add err.. cream!

7. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy