Dairy-Free Aloo Matar

Savor the comforting flavors of Dairy-Free Aloo Matar, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian potato and pea curry. This wholesome recipe is bursting with vibrant spices like cumin, garam masala, and turmeric, which combine with a luscious tomato-onion base to create a rich, aromatic dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this curry is simple to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm flatbreads for a satisfying, dairy-free meal that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. Whether you're catering to dietary preferences or simply looking for a hearty, flavor-packed curry, Dairy-Free Aloo Matar is sure to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium tomato
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 small green chili
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, and dice the tomatoes.

Step 3

Grate or finely chop the ginger and garlic.

Step 4

Slit the green chili lengthwise.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 7

Add the chopped onion and saute until golden brown.

Step 8

Stir in the ginger, garlic, and green chili, and cook for another minute.

Step 9

Add diced tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.

Step 10

Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.

Step 11

Add the cubed potatoes and green peas, stirring well to coat them with the spice mixture.

Step 12

Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 13

Once the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well.

Step 14

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 15

Serve hot with rice or flatbreads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1632.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1167.0

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4812.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 301.5mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 4621.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 66.3%