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Monday, February 9, 2026

Gajar Matar, Carrots and Peas Curry - Untested


1 small onion roughly chopped
1 garlic clove roughly chopped
1 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1 ¾ cups (325 grams) diced carrots
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 ⅔ cups (250 grams) peas (thawed if frozen)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or as needed, see notes below)
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon Indian red chili powder (you can substitute cayenne)
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon garam masala

Put the onion, garlic and ginger in a small food processor and blend until finely chopped.
Heat the oil in a frying pan, then add the onion mixture and stir over high heat for 2 minutes, or until softened. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cumin seeds and turmeric. After 1 minute, add the carrot and stir for 2 minutes. Add the ground cumin and coriander and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the peas, salt, sugar, and chili powder. Add water.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrot and peas are tender. Stir in the garam masala and serve.

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