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aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | with 31 amazing images. 

Punjabi aloo matar curry is one of the most comforting and beloved Punjabi curries around. Learn how to make aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | 

Aloo Matar (Potato and Peas Curry) is a popular North Indian dish made with potatoes and green peas cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for everyday meals. This vegetarian curry is easy to prepare and perfect for everyday meals. 

Potatoes and peas are like a match made in heaven! They go so well in any dish. The starchy potatoes soak up all the flavours from the spices and peas compliment the dish with a sweet aroma. 

aloo matar using a pressure cooker is a super easy and quick recipe to make for weeknight dinners. This super flavoursome aloo mutter curry makes fantastic meals with paratha, poori or jeera rice

You can also add some cauliflower florets to make gobhi matar sabzi recipe. You can also try other pressure cooker sabzis like quick potato curry recipe, aloo baingan masala or mix veg curry

pro tips to make aloo matar sabzi: 1. Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the dish. 2. You can also use baby potatoes to make this recipe. 3. Do not pressure cook for more than 2 whistles or else the sabzi will become mushy. 

Enjoy aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | with detailed step by step photos.

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

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Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For aloo mutter
 

  1. To make aloo matar recipe, combine ginger, garlic and green chillies in a mortor pestle and pound it coarsely. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and bayleaf. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the pounded ginger, garlic, green chillies, tomatoes and salt to taste. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
  5. Add the tomato purée, turmeric powder, chilli powder, kitchen king masala, coriander- cumin seeds powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the green peas, potatoes and mix well. Add 1 cup of hot water, mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
  7. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  8. Serve aloo matar hot garnished with coriander.

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    1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making aloo matar sabzi recipe.
      Step 2 – <u><em>See the below image of list of ingredients for making aloo matar sabzi recipe.</em></u>
how to make aloo matar sabzi

 

    1. To make aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | in a mortar pestle, add 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak). Ginger's natural heat and pungency add a spicy kick to the curry.
      Step 3 – To make <strong>aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi …
    2. Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun). The fragrant aroma of garlic enhances the overall appeal of the sabzi, making it more inviting.
      Step 4 – Add 1 tbsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-garlic-790i">chopped garlic (lehsun)</a>. The fragrant aroma of garlic enhances the overall …
    3. Add 1½ tsp chopped green chillies. Green chillies add heat and depth of flavor to aloo matar sabzi. The level of heat can be adjusted by adding more or fewer green chillies, depending on your preference.
      Step 5 – Add 1&frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-green-chilli-820i">chopped green chillies</a>. Green chillies add heat and depth of flavor …
    4. Pound it coarsely. Keep aside.
      Step 6 – Pound it coarsely. Keep aside.
    5. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
      Step 7 – Heat 3 tbsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a> in a pressure cooker.
    6. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera). Cumin seeds are one of the primary spices used in Indian cuisine, providing a strong, aromatic base.
      Step 8 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>. Cumin seeds are one of the primary spices used …
    7. Add 1 bay leaf (tejpatta). Bayleaf has a strong, aromatic fragrance that infuses the dish with a subtle, earthy flavor.
      Step 9 – Add 1 <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-bay-leaf-tejpatta-bay-leaves-189i">bay leaf (tejpatta)</a>. Bayleaf has a strong, aromatic fragrance that infuses the …
    8. Sauté for 30 seconds. 
    9. Add 1 cup thinly sliced onions. When thinly sliced and cooked, onions become soft and caramelized, adding a delightful texture contrast to the creamy potatoes and peas.
      Step 11 – Add 1 cup thinly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-sliced-onions-745i">sliced onions</a>. When thinly sliced and cooked, onions become soft and …
    10. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
      Step 12 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    11. Add the pounded ginger, garlic, green chillies. 
      Step 13 – Add the pounded ginger, garlic, green chillies.&nbsp;
    12. Add ¼ cup thinly sliced tomatoes. Tomatoes add a natural sweetness and acidity that balance the earthy flavors of the potatoes and peas.
      Step 14 – Add &frac14; cup thinly <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-sliced-tomatoes-746i">sliced tomatoes</a>.&nbsp;Tomatoes add a natural sweetness and acidity that balance …
    13. Add salt to taste.
      Step 15 – Add salt to taste.
    14. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
      Step 16 – Mix well and saut&eacute; for a minute.
    15. Add ¼ cup tomato pulp. When cooked down, tomato pulp thickens the gravy, creating a luscious consistency.
      Step 17 – Add &frac14; cup <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-tomato-pulp-tamatar-ka-pulp-1039i">tomato pulp</a>. When cooked down, tomato pulp thickens the gravy, creating …
    16. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric's vibrant yellow hue gives the dish a visually appealing appearance.
      Step 18 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>. Turmeric&#39;s vibrant yellow hue gives the dish a visually …
    17. Add 1½ tsp chilli powder. Chilli powder is a crucial ingredient in Aloo Matar Sabzi (potato and pea curry) that provides the dish with its heat and spice.
      Step 19 – Add 1&frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>. Chilli powder is a crucial ingredient in Aloo Matar …
    18. Add 1 tsp kitchen king masala. Kitchen King Masala is a pre-made spice blend that can add a flavorful punch to your Aloo Matar Sabzi
      Step 20 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-kitchen-king-masala-1037i">kitchen king masala</a>. Kitchen King Masala is a pre-made spice blend …
    19. Add 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
      Step 21 – Add 2 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-coriander-cumin-seeds-powder-dhania-jeera-powder-375i">coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder</a>.&nbsp;
    20. Add ½ tsp garam masala. The spices in garam masala release a warm and inviting aroma when heated, adding to the sensory experience of the curry.
      Step 22 – Add &frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-garam-masala-296i">garam masala</a>. The spices in garam masala release a warm and …
    21. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 23 – Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    22. Add 1 cup green peas. They add a tender, slightly crunchy texture that contrasts with the soft potatoes. You can also use frozen green peas.
      Step 24 – Add 1 cup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-green-peas-matar-hare-matar-vatana-180i">green peas</a>. They add a tender, slightly crunchy texture that contrasts with …
    23. Add 1½ cups potato cubes.
      Step 25 – Add 1&frac12; cups <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-potato-cubes-725i">potato cubes</a>.
    24. Mix well.
      Step 26 – Mix well.
    25. Add 1 cup of hot water.
      Step 27 – Add 1 cup of hot water.
    26. Mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
    27. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
      Step 29 – Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
    28. Add finely chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 30 – Add&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    29. Serve aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo matar | hot garnished with coriander.
      Step 31 – Serve <strong>aloo mutter curry recipe | aloo matar using a pressure cooker | Punjabi aloo …
pro tips to make aloo matar sabzi

 

    1. Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the dish. 
      Step 32 – Fresh peas offer a sweeter, more delicate flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely …
    2. You can also use baby potatoes to make this recipe.
      Step 33 – You can also use baby potatoes to make this recipe.
    3. Do not pressure cook for more than 2 whistles or else the sabzi will become mushy.
      Step 34 – Do not pressure cook for more than 2 whistles or else the sabzi will become …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy184 cal
Protein3.7 g
Carbohydrates16.6 g
Fiber4.4 g
Fat11.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium11.1 mg

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Manali Gawad

March 18, 2020, 5:14 p.m.

Too delicious. Loved it a lot ??

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Tarla Dalal

March 18, 2020, 5:14 p.m.

Manali, good to get feedback from you.

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Divi

Sept. 29, 2018, 11:58 p.m.

I tried this recipe today, came out very well and yummy for chapathi. Thanks for the recipe. Easy step by step instructions.

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 29, 2018, 11:58 p.m.

Divi, thanks for the feedback. We would love to hear again from you.

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Jason

April 4, 2016, 5:41 p.m.

I found you website and ran out and bought a Hawkins 3L cooker. This is the first thing I made and I am hooked. SO delicious and EASY!!

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jdoshi612

April 3, 2016, 12:30 p.m.

This is a favorite at my house. So quick and easy to prepare and tastes delicious!!

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