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Gajar-Matar (Carrot and Peas masala)

Servings: 2.
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Total time: 25 minutes.

“Gajar-Matar (Carrot and Peas masala)” is an exotic Punjabi delicacy served with tawa Roti, paratha or with any meal. I often prepare this recipe as weeknight dinner in the winter; because red carrot, which is easily available in winter, is softer and sweeter in taste and the fresh winter pea’s taste is unbeatable, but can be prepared with frozen peas too.

Health point of view it is full of protein and fiber; peas counted in a super food, a good source of iron, vitamin k, manganese and many more…

Ingredients:

Carrot: 250 gm
Peas (fresh/ frozen): 100 gm
Onion: 1 no. (Small)
Tomato: 1 no. (Medium)
Ginger: 2” pieces
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Chilli powder: ½ teaspoon
Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder: ¼ teaspoon
Cumin: ¼ teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds: 8-10 no.
Clove: 2 no.
Green cardamom: 1 no.
Lemon: ½ no.
Fresh coriander leaves: 20 gm.

Preparation:

Peel off and chop carrot, onion, tomatoes into cubes, keep aside.
Chop ginger into fine pieces, keep aside.

Method:

Take wok/pan, put oil and heat on medium flame, when it smokes add cumin seeds, clove, Fenugreek seeds and cardamom. Sputter for few seconds add ginger and onion, fry on medium flame till it gets translucent in colour; add chopped tomatoes, stir fry for couple of minutes it gets messy appearance.
Add carrot, after frying couple of minutes on medium flame it gets soft; add salt, turmeric, coriander and chilli powder continue to stir fry for a minute.
Add peas, stir properly to mix everything well; Cook on lower flame with lid on until done (5-6 minutes, stir occasionally). Put off the flame.
Add Garam masala powder and lemon juice. “Gajar Matar ki sabji (Carrot and Peas masala)”is ready. Take out into serving bowl and decorate with green coriander leaves.
Serve with any meal with rice or chapatti.