Matar ka Nimona
Veg
Vegan
Fresh green peas coarsely ground and cooked with potato in a light, tangy mustard oil-based gravy — a winter-seasonal Bihari and eastern UP staple eaten through pea season, fragrant with garlic and cumin, served with rice or roti.
Cuisines
Awadhi
Bihari
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Pea , fresh, green |
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and diced |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Tomato , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 cups | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Coarsely grind the fresh green peas in a blender or food processor.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and bay leaf to the oil and let them splutter.
- 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and the oil separates.
- 7 Mix in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 8 Add the diced potato and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9 Add the coarsely ground peas and mix well with the spices.
- 10 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 11 Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded, about 15-20 minutes.
- 12 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the cumin seeds.