Friday, August 19, 2011

Gajar Matar


Gajar Matar


Author

: Teluguone

Preparation Time

: 10min

Cooking Time

: 15min

Yield

:4-5

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.

Nutrition
:

Nutrition

Ingredients
:
  • 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
Instructions
:

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

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