The moment I saw this Carrot Peas recipe on Nandu’s blog, I knew I wanted to try it. It seemed so simple and the story behind it was quite amazing. I tried it a few weeks ago and have been wanting to post it ever since!
The fact that cilantro / coriander leaves was a must and not just a garnishing suggestion made me wait until I had some fresh leaves ready to be used.
I didn’t have onions so added a few chopped shallots instead. I also omitted the cream, but otherwise, the recipe is ‘authentic’ 😀
Gajar Matar RecipeCarrots and peas cooked in a creamy spiced milk gravyserves 2Ingredients:Carrots – 1.5 cups, chopped
Peas – 1 cup
Shallots – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Milk – 2 cups (or 1 cup cream + 1 cup water)
Cumin / jeera- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – a generous pinch
Chilli powder – 2 tsp
Garam Masala -1 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Fresh coriander leaves – add as much as you want, choppedHow I Made It:1. Heat oil in a pan and add the jeera. Once they splutter, add the shallots and fry lightly.2. Add peas, turmeric and chilli powder to this and stir around for 2 minutes.3. Add the chopped carrots and a little water (not more than 1/4 cup) and cook covered, until the carrots are semi-cooked. You can also pre-cook the carrots separately or in the microwave.4. Add 1.5 cups milk and top it off with the garam masala and salt.5. Keep fire on sim and cook covered for about 10 minutes. At this stage, the curry will be dry and the vegetables cooked. Add the rest of the milk (1/2 cup) and bring to boil. Do not let the gravy thicken too much because it will once you remove from fire. For a more creamy consistency, add err.. cream!6. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy!
I’m always looking for great ways to eat my veggies. This is a keeper.
wow..new dish..will try it out..
HI NAGAS,
pictures are so good as usual. Different kind of dish and i do similar with mushroom which i posted in my blog as milky mushroom, babycorn and cauliflower. Never thought with carrot and peas surely good combination will try it out next time.
grt pictures…, ur clicks always looks very yummy…must try this Asap…not tried in milk…,love coriander…
anything with cilantro…am ready to try and dig in..
Looks yumm. Not tried milk in carrot subzi. Healthy and nutritious..
Never tried milk gravy for carrots. healthy & tasty. Nice entry.
nice gravy… I use milk a lot in my cooking but this much.. just a few tablespoons.
Just wanted to tell Nags, i only had to click once to send you the comment.
Like sig said mostly it happens to me here too, i have to click twice to send the comment and then it works.
Love the colour of the dish and i am sure it taste great too.
Beautiful pic of corriander leaves.