How to make Shakkarkandi Matar Masala -
Super food sweet potatoes mixed with green peas and some masalas to make a tasty dish
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Sweet potatoes (shakkerkand), Green peas (matar)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Shakkarkandi Matar Masala Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Shakkarkandi Matar Masala Recipe
Sweet potatoes (shakkerkand) , scrubbed clean and cut into cubes 4 medium
Green peas (matar) 1/4 cup
Sunflower oil 4 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Ginger , finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Green chillies, , finely chopped 2-3
Coriander powder 1 1/2 tablespoons
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Dried mango powder (amchur) 1 1/2 teaspoons
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander sprigs 10-12 + to garnish
Fresh red chilli to garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat sunflower oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, ginger and green chillies, stir and sauté till fragrant.
Step 2
Add sweet potatoes, toss and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dried mango powder, garam masala powder and salt, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add green peas and mix. Add water as required, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Step 5
Finely chop coriander leaves, add to the pan and mix.
Step 6
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprigs and red chilli and serve hot.
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