Name: Banarasi Matar Nimona (no onion no garlic) recipe by Kamal Thakkar at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Green peas-1 cup; Potatoes-1/2 cup or 2 medium - cubed; Ginger green chili paste-1 tsp; Mustard oil-2 tbsp; Cumin seeds-1 tsp; Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp; Asafoetida-1/4 tsp; Salt to taste; Coriander cumin powder-2 tsp; Red chili powder-1 tsp; Garam masala-1/2 tsp; Ghee-1 tbsp; Coriander leaves-1 tbsp

ABOUT Banarasi Matar Nimona (no onion no garlic) RECIPE

This is a simple but delicious vegetable dish from Banaras.It is made from fresh tender peas and potatoes and has a distinct flavour.You can enjoy this dish with roti,paratha or rice also.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Green peas-1 cup
Potatoes-1/2 cup or 2 medium - cubed
Ginger green chili paste-1 tsp
Mustard oil-2 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander cumin powder-2 tsp
Red chili powder-1 tsp
Garam masala-1/2 tsp
Ghee-1 tbsp
Coriander leaves-1 tbsp

Instructions

Keep 2 tsp peas aside and crush the remaining green peas coarsely
Heat oil in a pan. Fry cubed potatoes until golden brown and keep it aside
In the same pan, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and hing.
Add ginger chili paste and then the crushed peas with non crushed peas
Mix well.Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring occasionally
When it is cooked,it will become slightly brown.
Add the salt and spices. Mix well
Add 2 cups of water and potatoes.
Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.Lastly add garam masala.
Transfer to serving bowl . Add ghee and garnish with coriander.Serve hot with Roti or rice.

Similar Recipes