JHATPAT CHATPAT- FOR QUICK, EASY AND TASTY RECIPES

Aaloo gobhi matar, like the name itself suggests, is a dry subzi or curry made using potatoes, cauliflower and peas respectively. This easy to make curry is a perfect lunchbox item which could be served with chapati or pooris. Although it is originally from North India, it has made it's name all over the country as well as abroad, especially in the Indian restaurants. Picture and recipe contribution by Raksha, a very good cook, who doesn't give up until she gets the authentic/ restaurant taste in her food.

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp zeera or cumin seeds
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/4 inch grated ginger
2 chopped onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilly powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder,
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
2-3 pinches of hing/ asafoetida
Chopped potatoes/ cauliflower 1 and a half cups each
Green peas- fresh or frozen( 1 cup)
3-4 tsp cooking oil


How to make:

Fry zeera, chopped garlic , grated ginger and chopped onions using cooking oil in a wok. Add turmeric, red chilly powder, zeera(cumin), dhaniya(coriander) powder, garam masala powder and hing(asafoetida). Now mix chopped potatoes , cauliflower florets, peas and fry-cook on a medium flame. Don't keep it too low as it' ll give you a cooked taste over the desired fried taste. Keep stirring occasionally. Ensure that the veggies are spread across the wok and not piled into a heap. This adds to the fried taste. Add salt and cook till done. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.