Gajar Matar (carrots and peas made Indian style)

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium size carrots (Gajar)
• 1 cup peas (matar), fresh or frozen
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 cm ginger, finely chopped or grated
• 1 or 2 green chilies
• ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp masala powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ cup water
• Chopped coriander leaves
• salt (at taste)

Preparation

1. Peel, rinse and chop the carrots
2. Heat oil in a pan then add the cumin and fry.
3. Add the ginger and green chilies. fry for 1 minute or till the raw smell of the ginger disappears.
4. Add the carrots and peas along with the salt. saute for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add ½ cup water and stir. cover and let the cook. keep checking and stirring in between
6. if the veggies start to get brown, add a bit of water.
7. cook the veggies for 15-20 minutes till they are done. sprinkle masala and stir well.
8. garnish gajar matar sabzi with coriander leaves.

Best served hot, accompanied by rice or parathas.