Til Mattar

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Jul 29, 2013 No comments 3,347 views 0 fav

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Creamy green peas in sesame seed gravy.

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 15 mins

Serves 2

CuisinePunjabi

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Green Peas

Til Mattar is a Punjabi recipe which is quick and easy to make. It requires very easily available ingredients and goes well with paratha and chapatti. It’s a semi dry Subzi with dry fenugreek leaves to add to the flavor

Ingredients

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1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 tomato cut into 8 pieces
2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
to be ground to paste
1 onion roughly chopped
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 flakes of garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
salt to taste

Til Mattar Ingredients

Steps

In a blender add the onion, sesame seeds, garlic, coriander powder, cumin seeds and red chilli powder . Blend it with a little water to make a smooth paste
In a wok heat 2 tbsp oil.
Add the ground paste and fry till oil separates . This will take 3-4 minutes on a medium heat.
Add the dried fenugreek leaves, tomato, salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for about a minute.
Add the peas and a little water.
Cook for about 5 minutes or till the peas are done.
Serve hot.