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A rustic and hearty green pea curry from Uttar Pradesh, where fresh winter peas are ground into a paste and simmered with potatoes and spices. A truly unique and flavorful dish, perfect with hot rice or rotis.
For 4 servings
Prepare Pea Paste and Vegetables
Fry the Potatoes
Sauté the Pea Paste
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A rustic and hearty green pea curry from Uttar Pradesh, where fresh winter peas are ground into a paste and simmered with potatoes and spices. A truly unique and flavorful dish, perfect with hot rice or rotis.
This north_indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 309.27 calories per serving with 7.7g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Masala Base
Combine and Simmer the Nimona
Finish and Serve
Add 150g of cubed paneer or fried `moong dal vadi` along with the potatoes for a richer, more protein-packed dish.
For a sattvic version, skip the onion and garlic. Increase the amount of ginger slightly and add a pinch more asafoetida (hing) to compensate for flavor.
Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream (malai) or cashew paste at the very end of cooking for a richer, creamier gravy.
Green peas are an excellent source of plant-based protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle health, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
This dish is loaded with dietary fiber from peas and vegetables. Fiber aids in digestion, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
The combination of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and other spices contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that help strengthen the immune system and protect the body from illness.
Peas are low in fat and contain heart-healthy minerals like magnesium and potassium. When prepared with minimal oil, this dish can be part of a heart-friendly diet.
Yes, Matar Nimona is quite healthy. It's rich in plant-based protein and fiber from green peas, and packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and spices. Using mustard oil provides healthy fats. To make it even healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
One serving of Matar Nimona (approximately 370g) contains around 300-350 calories, depending on the exact amount of oil and ghee used in the preparation.
Fresh winter peas are highly recommended for the authentic sweet flavor and texture. However, you can use frozen peas if fresh ones are unavailable. Thaw them completely before grinding and be aware that the taste and color might be slightly different.
The most likely reason is that the pea paste was not sautéed for long enough. It's crucial to cook the paste on low-medium heat until it becomes dry, aromatic, and changes to a darker green. This step is essential for cooking out the raw flavor of the peas.
Matar Nimona is traditionally served hot with steamed basmati rice, which soaks up the delicious gravy. It also pairs wonderfully with fresh rotis or parathas.