Aloo, Gajar, Matar (Potato, Carrot and Peas)

It is a typical North Indian curry, made especially during winter, when fresh fenugreek, carrot and peas are available.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup potato cubed
• 1 cup shelled peas
• 1 cup carrot cubed
• ½ cup fresh fenugreek leaves chopped finely
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tsp garlic grated
• Pinch of asafetida
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 green chilies chopped fine
• 3 tbsp of oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped fine to garnish

Method:

• Heat 3-4 tbsp of oil in a skillet on medium flame. Add asafetida and cumin seeds. Stir-fry the potato cubes until light pink.
• Stir in peas, cubed carrot, fenugreek leaves, grated ginger and garlic.
• Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.
• Cook covered on low flame till potato, peas and carrot are tender.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.
• This vegetable tastes great with Dal and Roti/Chapati/Paratha.