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!
Nags
i love this dish .its looks so tempting and delicious ..will surely make this tomorrow 🙂 thanks yaar
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veena
never tried with this combination …….wiollo try some time … good entry nags …..
Very filling combo…..Droolworthy….
Looks good and great combination of peas and carrots.
Looks great…i wanna give this a try too!
tht’s a mouth-watering dish and nice click too!
Hey and ur question regarding the normal butter usage for the condensed milk pound cake, yes u can do it!!
I do this without the milk. My kids love this combination of carrots & peas..easy to pick up, & gone in no time.
great combination…..and beautiful shot too….
Nice pics.:D
Carrots and peas- my least fav veggies! 🙂
Thanks so much Aruna 🙂 Will try it soon and let you know 🙂