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!
great entry and beautiful pictures! yummy…
This does look delicious!
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.