Aloo Gajar Matar

ALOO GAJAR MATAR

(Potato, Carrots, & Peas)

Made Easy Using “YUM” Sabji Masala Packs

Aloo Gajar Matar is a quick and easy veggie dish to make. This is a Punjabi style delicious dry veggie dish made with aloo (potatoes) gajar (carrots) and matar (peas). This is also one of the most popular vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes. The recipe is easy to make, and best of all, all of the spices are included in “YUM” packs.

This recipe is NON-DAIRY, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN FRIENDLY AND SPICES HAVE NO ADDED GLUTEN.

NOTES: The “YUM” masala packs can be stored in freezer for up to 12 months to retain freshness.

• PREP TIME: 10 mins    

•  COOK TIME: 20 mins     

• TOTAL TIME: 30 mins     

• YIELD: 6-8 servings  

STEP 1: USING “Y” SPICE PACK

• ½ cup  cooking oil or clarified butter (ghee) of your choice

• 1 pk  “Y” spice pack

• 2 tbsp  garlic, minced

• 1 ¼ cups onions, finely chopped

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed frying pan or saucepan on medium heat.

2. Add the “Y” spice pack to the heated oil and brown until they start crackling

3. Add garlic after the cumin seeds are brown and keep frying gently on medium heat until garlic is slightly golden brown.

4. Add onions and fry until golden brown.

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STEP 2: USING “U” SPICE PACK

• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped      

• 2 tbsp ginger, crushed

• 1 pk  “U” spice pack

• 1/4 - 1 tsp cayenne/ red chili powder or fresh green chillies (Optional)

• 2 cups potatoes peeled, washed and cut into ½”- 3/4” cubes

• 4 cups carrots peeled, washed and cut into ¼” thick and 1/2” length    

• 2 cups Peas fresh or frozen thawed

• ¼ cup  warm tap water  

1. Add  “U” spice pack to step 1 and fry spices for ½ minute stirring constantly.

2. Add chopped tomatoes and crushed ginger and continue frying for 5 minutes.

3. Add carrots and potatoes and mix well.

4. Reduce heat to low, close the lid, and cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally

5. Add peas and water and mix well. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes or so until carrots and potatoes are cooked. Once all vegetables are cooked remove from heat.

6. Depending on desired spice levels, add cayenne/red chili powder or crushed green chillies.  

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STEP 3: GARNISH USING “M” SPICE PACK

• ½ cup chopped cilantro

• 1 pk “M” spice pack

1. Garnish using “M” spice pack , cilantro and mix well.

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Serving recommendations:

Serve hot, accompanied with your favorite Indian flatbread (roti, chapati, Ashi’s Rasoi Naan Bread, Puri, etc.) and/or basmati rice, raita and Ashi’s Rasoi Dal.