This blog post on Toddler Recipes Australia brings you a delightful Indian dish, Aloo Matar, perfect for toddlers to enjoy. This simple and nutritious dish is easy to prepare, using only basic ingredients including potatoes, peas, and various spices. Kids will love the combination of flavours and textures, and parents will appreciate the dish’s healthy benefits. Try recreating this delicious meal today and giving your toddler something hearty yet healthy.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Aloo Matar, potato, peas, Indian
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 46 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 600 g potatoes, peeled and cubed to ¾ inch
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cm ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 225 g green peas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
Directions
- Heat half the oil in a large skillet and fry the potatoes until golden.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Fry until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the spices to the onion mixture and fry for another minute.
- Add the potatoes back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the peas and stir until everything is well mixed.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking until the potatoes are cooked through and the mixture is a nice thick consistency.
- Serve warm and garnish with the fresh coriander.
Recommended Sides
This flavorsome Aloo Matar is perfect on its own, but if you’d like to include an accompaniment, why not add a side of chapati or steamed rice? It’s sure to be a hit with Toddlers and adults alike!
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