Spiced Potato and Green Pea Stir-Fry with Whole Wheat Roti

A vibrant and quick vegetarian dish featuring tender potatoes and sweet green peas seasoned with aromatic Nepali spices, served with warm, pliable store-bought whole wheat roti.

• Prep: 8 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 23 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Nepali
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.37/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 2 pound red potato (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 ounce fresh ginger (1 inch piece, grated)
• 1 green chili (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 whole wheat rotis (store-bought)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Place 2 pounds diced red potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water, cover, and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender but still firm. Alternatively, boil in a small pot for 5-7 minutes. Drain well.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped 1 yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 inch fresh ginger, and thinly sliced 1 green chili (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the par-cooked 2 pounds red potatoes and 1 cup frozen green peas to the skillet. Stir to coat with the spices. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fully tender and peas are cooked.
6. While the stir-fry finishes, heat 10 whole wheat roti according to package directions, typically in a dry skillet for 15-30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
7. Garnish the Aloo Matar Tarkari with chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and serve hot with the warm roti.

Notes

Dicing the potatoes into small cubes helps them cook much faster. Using pre-made roti makes this a very quick meal. Feel free to adjust the spice level with more or less green chili.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 262
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 42.7 g
• Fat: 8.5 g
• Fiber: 4.7 g
• Sodium: 247 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Sugar: 4.8 g