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!
Can I use french beans instead of peas (out of them!)?
hey i jst tried the recipie nd whn i added milk it jst become fragmented like fata hua doodh. is it normal o_O
Not sure why that happened. There isn't any reason the milk should curdle. Maybe the milk was old/bad?
well same here, the moment i saw this recipe, i tried it the very same day. a good use for left over milk (and when i run out of that i use coconut milk too) and i too used shallots instead of onions and they were so good!
I go for milk whenever I run out of coconut milk, noone can really tell the difference 🙂 This looks delicious!
I have been wanting to try this too, ever since I read it in their blog .. I have never used milk as a part of any gravy .. I was wondering if peas & carrots with milk would make this dish rather sweet??
Wow! mouth watering dish with cute click.
very nice.., I love to give it a try soon 🙂
I am craving for this curry. look so nice. love coriander pic 🙂 Will try asap.
My mom makes a similar kinds. She adds raisins and some nuts to this. Good that you posted this. I totally forgot about this recipe.
wow..new dish..will try it out..
nice gravy… I use milk a lot in my cooking but this much.. just a few tablespoons.
Hey Nags, Tried this carrot milk gravy today and just had it with rotis. Luved it soo much that I wanted to let u knw now itself 🙂 I added lil methi leaves and the flavour was great!!
Sharmilee – hey!! even i tried this with kasuri methi once when i ran out of coriander leaves. it came out so nice!!
Hey Nags, Tried this carrot milk gravy today and just had it with rotis. Luved it soo much that I wanted to let u knw now itself 🙂 I added lil methi leaves and the flavour was great!!
Sharmilee – hey!! even i tried this with kasuri methi once when i ran out of coriander leaves. it came out so nice!!
This sounds like a really tasty way to enjoy some carrots and peas!
Your picture looks gorgeous. I have made something like this with coconut milk, sometime back.
I haven’t been bloghopping for a while, but I found out it was your first anniverasry a little while back. So my belated Anniversary wishes. I’m sure you had a great time.
curry looks so tempting we make the same way with milk some curry s like bottle gourd, ridge gourd,and onion and egg curry they taste realy yum and this one looks so delicious
Nags
i love this dish .its looks so tempting and delicious ..will surely make this tomorrow 🙂 thanks yaar
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Looks great…i wanna give this a try too!
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.
great combination…..and beautiful shot 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.
Nice pics.:D
Carrots and peas- my least fav veggies! 🙂
Thanks so much Aruna 🙂 Will try it soon and let you know 🙂
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.
great entry and beautiful pictures! yummy…
This does look delicious!
Thats a unique dish for me..havent tried something of this kind..colorful and yum !!
Lovely looking dish Nags.:)
Siri
wow! nice curry ..:) pics r awsome
Looks yum. Love the addition of milk, I made Aqua’s egg curry in milk, was so yummy!:)
Green peas with anything , I love! 🙂
My mom makes a similar kinds. She adds raisins and some nuts to this. Good that you posted this. I totally forgot about this recipe.
I tried this!!! Yea, the story behind it tempted me to try it!!! Simple, fresh and delish.
lovely curry…even i hv bookmarked their recipe long back but was skeptical abt using carrot(hubby does not like it in curries)…now u tempted me to give a try..nice click too..
I am craving for this curry. look so nice. love coriander pic 🙂 Will try asap.
Thats a delicious looking dish Nags! Love the clicks!
very nice.., I love to give it a try soon 🙂
Wow! mouth watering dish with cute click.
I have been wanting to try this too, ever since I read it in their blog .. I have never used milk as a part of any gravy .. I was wondering if peas & carrots with milk would make this dish rather sweet??
It took me 5 tries to post that comment, it happens to me here all the time 🙁
I go for milk whenever I run out of coconut milk, noone can really tell the difference 🙂 This looks delicious!
new kind of dish. i have always made only simple carrot curry. this one sounds interesting.
i’ve never made this with milk but i can see that it would make the peas and carrots softer and more tender. will have to try this out. but you’ve given me another idea here!
Sig – why is that?? Not good no? :O
Deesha – I had the exact same thought but then, when you regulate the chilli powder and also the garam masala, it really doesn’t matter. The milk gravy gives it a lovely flavour!