02/21/2026
Matar ka Nimona 🌿✨
The ultimate UP-style winter comfort in a bowl! Thick, flavorful, and perfect with steamed rice.
The Setup
• Fresh Green Peas: 2 cups
• Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cubed
• Aromatics: Fresh coriander (cilantro) with stems, 8–10 garlic cloves, 1-inch ginger, 1–2 green chilies
• Tempering: Mustard oil, cumin seeds (jeera), asafoetida (hing)
• Spices: Garam masala (about 1 tsp) and salt to taste
• The Secret Ingredient: Badi (sun-dried urad dal dumplings), crushed and fried
The Method
* Sauté the coarse pea paste in mustard oil until grainy and fragrant and keep aside
* Temper mustard oil with cumin and hing. Stir in the green masala.
* add pea paste and Patato mix everything nicely ,add water and salt.Cover and cook until potatoes are soft.
* Top with your crispy fried Badi for that authentic smoky flavor.
Serve hot with steaming rice! 🍚💚
