Gajar Matar Recipe (Carrot with Green Peas)

gajar matar

This is a very simple and easy to make recipe of gajar matar ki sabzi. It's so simple that you can prepare it on a regular basis without much hassle. What’s more this sabzi tastes very good besides being nutritious.
Recipe of gajar matar ki sabzi

3-4 medium sized gajar (carrot)

1 cup shelled matar (green peas) -fresh or frozen

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp amchoor (dry mango powder)

1 1/2 tbsp oil

How to cook gajar matar sabzi

1. Peel, wash and chop gajar in roundels.

2. Heat oil in a kadhai (heavy bottomed vessel) and add cumin seeds. When they turn darker, add hing.

3. Add gajar, matar, salt and all the spice powders except amchoor and garam masala. Mix well.

4. Turn the heat to low and cover the lid of the kadhai.

5. Cook, stirring occasionally, till gajar and matar turn soft.

6. Add amchoor and garam masala and mix. Cook for 1 minute uncovered. Turn off the heat.

7. Take out gajar matar in a serving bowl and serve hot with roti or paratha.