Mutter ka Nimona (Potato cooked in Peas curry)

It was a cloudy day... Kids were playing.... We planned to go out for lunch.. But, then it started raining.... Taking Kids out was a big risk.... Do not want them to get wet.... 

When I was small, about 7-8 yrs old, I use to wait for rainy season.... And never use to miss 1st rain of the season, getting wet, or I should soaked in rain was my favorite game.... but, then it leads to cold, sneezing, running nose, fever... And then, me in bed for couple of days.... The story was same for almost every year.... I do not want, my kiddo doing same.... Well, she is also like me... It runs in our blood.... She loves to get wet in rain...

So, not to make kids exposed to rain, Bhabhi (sis-in-law) decided to cook lunch at home... And I am glad that she made it.... It was definitely too yummy....

Delicious and yummy way to have veggies of your meal... Do you know, Peas are lots of health benefits... It provides us protein, fiber, anti oxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.... And hence, regular intake of peas helps in weight management, strong immune system, regulates blood sugar....


So, here is a step-by-step new recipe of Nimona for you to try - 



Ingredients-
  1. Onion - 1/2 big (chopped)
  2. Ginger - Garlic paste - 1.2 tsp
  3. Potato - 2 (medium- diced)
  4. Peas - 1 bowl
  5. Salt to taste
  6. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
  7. Green tomatoes-  3 nos.
  8. Red Tomato - 1 no.
  9. Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
  10. Red Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp
  11. Aamchur Masala - 1/2 tsp
  12. Garam Masala - 1/2 tspsp
  13. Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
  14. Ghee/ Unsalted butter - 1tsp
Directions - 
  • Add cooking oil in a heated pan. Add diced potatoes and fry them, till it turns nice golden brown in color.


  • Now, add chopped onions to the same pan, and fry them...

  • Meanwhile, grind 3/4 bowl of peas with 1/2 cup of water.. and then transfer them in an empty bowl..

  • By this time, ur onions have started turning translucent, add ginger-garlic paste, saute... And add all the dry masala except garam masala...

  • Saute, and grind tomatoes in same grinder..


  • Add this tomato puree to the pan.. and keep sauteing..

  • When, paste starts leaving the edges of Pan, add Peas puree, and mix...

  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes, on medium flame...

  • Now, add fried potatoes and peas...

  • Mix and Cover for 10 minutes, or till the potatoes get cooked...


  • Garnish with hopped Cilantro...

  • Add 1tsp of Ghee or butter to this curry, just before serving...
  • Enjoy with piping hot white rice...

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