## Matar Masala Recipe – Peas In Onion Tomato Gravy (Indian Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Matar Masala Recipe – Peas In Onion Tomato Gravy** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Matar Masala Recipe – Peas In Onion Tomato Gravy:
* 1 cup Green peas (Matar)
* 2 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* pinch Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – generous pinch
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 2 Onions – finely chopped
* 3 Tomatoes – chopped
* 3 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 10 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 2 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 20 Cashew nuts
* 1 to 2 teaspoon Almond Milk (Badam Milk) – or water
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Matar Masala Recipe – Peas In Onion Tomato Gravy:
1. steam the peas until cooked.
2. Keep aside.
3. Into a preheated kadai add oil. l.
4. Add onions, ginger and garlic and green chillies and sauté until onions turn translucent.
5. Once the onions turn translucent add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
6. Turn off the heat.
7. Let the mixture cool down.
8. Add the tomato and onion mixture into a mixer grinder and grind into smooth paste.
9. Keep aside.
10. To make cashew cream, blend cashews and almond milk(or water) into thick paste, keep aside.
11. In a wok/kadhai, add remaining oil.
12. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
13. Once the seeds have spluttered add the ground onion-tomato paste and cook until oil separates from the sides of the pan.
14. Once done add all the spice powders, mix well and allow it to cook for another 3 minutes on medium flame.
15. Add cooked green peas to the pan, continue to cook for another 5 minutes on low flame.
16. Check for seasoning and adjust salt as required.
17. Add kasuri methi and mix well.
18. Once the masala comes together well, add cashew cream, mix well and let it bubble up for another 2 to 3 minutes on low heat.
19. The masala will thicken now.
20. Sprinkle some garam masala and give it a mix.
21. Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
22. Serve Matar Masala along with Phulka and Pudina rice and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for a weekday lunch or dinner.
### Tips for the Best Matar Masala Recipe – Peas In Onion Tomato Gravy:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
### Related Recipes:
* [Pacha Payir Kulambu Recipe (South Indian Style Green Gram Curry)](https://www.evatika.com/directory-recipe/listing/pacha-payir-kulambu-recipe-south-indian-style-green-gram-curry/)
* [Steamed Cauliflower Curry Recipe (Healthy Stir Fry)](https://www.evatika.com/directory-recipe/listing/steamed-cauliflower-curry-recipe-healthy-stir-fry/)
* [Masala Palak Bhurji Recipe](https://www.evatika.com/directory-recipe/listing/masala-palak-bhurji-recipe/)
