Gajar Matar (Indian Carrots and Peas)

Gajar Matar (Indian Carrots and Peas)

Indian carrots and peas cooked with cumin, turmeric, and ginger for a fast, inexpensive vegetable side.

⏱ 25 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 15 min cookEasyServes 6Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots, diced
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil and add cumin seeds.
  2. 2Add ginger and turmeric and cook for 20 seconds.
  3. 3Add carrots, salt, and 1/4 cup water.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. 5Add peas and cook uncovered for 4 minutes.
  6. 6Serve hot.

💡 Add frozen peas only near the end so they stay bright and sweet instead of turning dull.

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