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Gajar matar

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Fresh winter carrots and green peas cooked simply with cumin, ginger and spices, a colourful everyday sabzi.

Region: PunjabOccasion: Everyday meal; winterTime: 30 minServes: 4Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 red carrots, cut into small cubes
  • 1½ cups shelled green peas
  • 1 tbsp chopped ginger and 1 green chilli
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp amchur
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt and fresh coriander

Method

  1. Heat oil and add cumin. When it splutters, add ginger and green chilli.
  2. Add carrots and peas with turmeric, coriander and chilli powders and salt.
  3. Stir, sprinkle 2–3 tbsp water, cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes until tender.
  4. Uncover, add amchur and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

History

Red winter carrots and fresh peas fill Punjab's markets from December to February and appear in many dishes, from gajar halwa to pickles.

Significance

Gajar matar is a simple, cheap seasonal dish cooked in most Punjabi homes in winter.

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