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You are here: Home / Dry Vegetarian Side Dishes / Gajar Matar Malai Recipe | Carrots & Peas In A Milk Gravy

Gajar Matar Malai Recipe | Carrots & Peas In A Milk Gravy

November 23, 2015 59 Comments

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 Recipe
Carrots and peas cooked in a creamy spiced milk gravy
serves 2
Ingredients:
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, chopped
How 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! 
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  1. Anonymous

    June 5, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Can I use french beans instead of peas (out of them!)?

    Reply
  2. sona

    January 16, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    hey i jst tried the recipie nd whn i added milk it jst become fragmented like fata hua doodh. is it normal o_O

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      January 20, 2012 at 1:30 am

      Not sure why that happened. There isn't any reason the milk should curdle. Maybe the milk was old/bad?

      Reply
  3. Vi Vian

    July 14, 2010 at 10:17 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Sig

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I go for milk whenever I run out of coconut milk, noone can really tell the difference 🙂 This looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. DEESHA

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    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??

    Reply
  6. Ammu

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Wow! mouth watering dish with cute click.

    Reply
  7. Sushma

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    very nice.., I love to give it a try soon 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sonu

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I am craving for this curry. look so nice. love coriander pic 🙂 Will try asap.

    Reply
  9. Veggie Food Journal

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    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.

    Reply
  10. Renuka

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    wow..new dish..will try it out..

    Reply
  11. myspicykitchen

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    nice gravy… I use milk a lot in my cooking but this much.. just a few tablespoons.

    Reply
  12. Sharmilee! :)

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  13. Nags

    April 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Sharmilee – hey!! even i tried this with kasuri methi once when i ran out of coriander leaves. it came out so nice!!

    Reply
  14. Nags

    September 4, 2009 at 8:55 am

    Sharmilee – hey!! even i tried this with kasuri methi once when i ran out of coriander leaves. it came out so nice!!

    Reply
  15. Sharmilee! :)

    September 4, 2009 at 8:51 am

    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!!

    Reply
  16. Kevin

    May 30, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    This sounds like a really tasty way to enjoy some carrots and peas!

    Reply
  17. Aparna

    May 7, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
  18. rekhas kitchen

    May 6, 2009 at 6:27 am

    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

    Reply
  19. veena

    May 5, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Nags
    i love this dish .its looks so tempting and delicious ..will surely make this tomorrow 🙂 thanks yaar
    keep in touch
    love
    veena

    Reply
  20. Kalyani

    May 5, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    never tried with this combination …….wiollo try some time … good entry nags …..

    Reply
  21. Kitchen Flavours

    May 5, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    Very filling combo…..Droolworthy….

    Reply
  22. Red Chillies

    May 5, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Looks good and great combination of peas and carrots.

    Reply
  23. Madhumathi

    May 5, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Looks great…i wanna give this a try too!

    Reply
  24. ARUNA

    May 5, 2009 at 4:15 am

    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!!

    Reply
  25. Soma

    May 5, 2009 at 3:47 am

    I do this without the milk. My kids love this combination of carrots & peas..easy to pick up, & gone in no time.

    Reply
  26. Tina

    May 5, 2009 at 9:38 am

    great combination…..and beautiful shot too….

    Reply
  27. TBC

    May 4, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Nice pics.:D
    Carrots and peas- my least fav veggies! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Nags

    May 5, 2009 at 4:15 am

    Thanks so much Aruna 🙂 Will try it soon and let you know 🙂

    Reply
  29. Angela

    May 4, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    I’m always looking for great ways to eat my veggies. This is a keeper.

    Reply
  30. Renuka

    May 4, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    wow..new dish..will try it out..

    Reply
  31. Pavithra

    May 4, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    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.

    Reply
  32. jayasri

    May 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    grt pictures…, ur clicks always looks very yummy…must try this Asap…not tried in milk…,love coriander…

    Reply
  33. Sakshi

    May 4, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    anything with cilantro…am ready to try and dig in..

    Reply
  34. Ashwini

    May 4, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Looks yumm. Not tried milk in carrot subzi. Healthy and nutritious..

    Reply
  35. Pavani

    May 4, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Never tried milk gravy for carrots. healthy & tasty. Nice entry.

    Reply
  36. myspicykitchen

    May 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    nice gravy… I use milk a lot in my cooking but this much.. just a few tablespoons.

    Reply
  37. Happy cook

    May 4, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Just wanted to tell Nags, i only had to click once to send you the comment.

    Reply
  38. Happy cook

    May 4, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    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.

    Reply
  39. lissie

    May 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    great entry and beautiful pictures! yummy…

    Reply
  40. himabindu

    May 4, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    This does look delicious!

    Reply
  41. Siri

    May 4, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Lovely looking dish Nags.:)

    Siri

    Reply
  42. Mangala Bhat

    May 4, 2009 at 11:45 am

    wow! nice curry ..:) pics r awsome

    Reply
  43. Asha

    May 4, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Looks yum. Love the addition of milk, I made Aqua’s egg curry in milk, was so yummy!:)

    Reply
  44. Seena

    May 4, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Green peas with anything , I love! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Veggie Food Journal

    May 4, 2009 at 10:13 am

    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.

    Reply
  46. SJ

    May 4, 2009 at 10:05 am

    I tried this!!! Yea, the story behind it tempted me to try it!!! Simple, fresh and delish.

    Reply
  47. Prathibha

    May 4, 2009 at 9:36 am

    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..

    Reply
  48. Sonu

    May 4, 2009 at 8:01 am

    I am craving for this curry. look so nice. love coriander pic 🙂 Will try asap.

    Reply
  49. Priya Sriram

    May 4, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Thats a delicious looking dish Nags! Love the clicks!

    Reply
  50. Sushma

    May 4, 2009 at 7:20 am

    very nice.., I love to give it a try soon 🙂

    Reply
  51. Ammu

    May 4, 2009 at 6:49 am

    Wow! mouth watering dish with cute click.

    Reply
  52. DEESHA

    May 4, 2009 at 5:59 am

    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??

    Reply
  53. Sig

    May 4, 2009 at 5:50 am

    It took me 5 tries to post that comment, it happens to me here all the time 🙁

    Reply
  54. Sig

    May 4, 2009 at 5:49 am

    I go for milk whenever I run out of coconut milk, noone can really tell the difference 🙂 This looks delicious!

    Reply
  55. Mahimaa's kitchen

    May 4, 2009 at 4:46 am

    new kind of dish. i have always made only simple carrot curry. this one sounds interesting.

    Reply
  56. Ann

    May 4, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Thats a unique dish for me..havent tried something of this kind..colorful and yum !!

    Reply
  57. MeetaK

    May 4, 2009 at 7:00 am

    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!

    Reply
  58. Nags

    May 4, 2009 at 6:25 am

    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!

    Reply

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