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!
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!!
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!!
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