Recipe - Gajar Matar

The classic carrot-pea dish tossed in mild spices is full of flavor and colour.Gajar Matar Gajar Matar

Recipe Servings  : 4
Recipe Cook Time  : 30 Minutes

Ingredients
2 cups peas-shelled 

1/2 carrots-cubed to match the peas 

2 Tbsp ghee or olive oil

1/4 tsp asafoetida 

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds-roasted and coarsely pounded 

1 tsp fennel seeds-roasted and coarsely pounded 

1/2 tsp chilli powder 

1/4 tsp garam masala 

Salt to taste 

1 Tbsp lemon juice 

2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Method

Heat the ghee/ olive oil in a heavy-based pan. 

Add the asafoetida and ground spices. 

When the spices darken a bit, add the vegetables and stir till they look a little glossy. 

Add the coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. 

Lower heat and cook uncovered till tender. 

Mix in the lemon juice and serve garnished with chopped coriander leaves.