UP Style Pressure Cooker Matar ka Nimona – Step by Step Video

Step by step, authentic UP style, pressure cooker “Matar Kanimona” The recipe uses green beans (hari matar), potatoes, wadi and curry spices. Best served with steamed rice and ghee. You can find tips/substitutions for making this recipe.

What is Mata Kanimona?

As the name suggests, it is a very loved, popular and sought after winter vegetarian green pea curry recipe from North India.

“Fresh soft green peas are mashed into a coarse paste and then cooked with potatoes, dry lentil dumplings, spices and masala“.

Winter is my favorite season. When I was growing up, I used to wait patiently for “Fresh Peas or Harimatar” Arrived so mom could prepare the dish. In those days, we relied on seasonal vegetables because most produce was not available year-round.

So certain dishes were very special because they were only available during certain seasons, unlike now where our influence is truly global.

So, the moment we got our fresh peas, I remember sitting in the winter sun with my mom, her friends, and the kids, taking the peas out of their shells. For us kids it was more like a game as we used to count the number of pods we collected and who came first 🙂

After the peas are shelled, distribute them evenly among the ladies and we will soon be preparing the dish.

return, Since we cook matar (green peas) in tomato curry, the color of the dish usually turns dark orange or brown. To make it look green, don't add tomatoes.

UP style mata kanimona

Now all we have to do is wait until mom is ready'Matar Nimona or'matarkakima' (I sometimes call it that because of its grainy texture) One of these days we can devour it!

Everyone in the family has their own favorite side, but my mom and I are “Steamed rice + ghee, squeezed with fresh lemon juice on top” & we are in food heaven.

The way the recipe cooks, it has all the makings of an amazing vegetarian curry…it's thick, flavorful, aromatic, and seasoned to perfection.

Matakani Mona Ingredients:

Before we start cooking, let's gather these ingredients:

• Fresh green beans (hari matar) – You can also use frozen thawed peas or drained and washed canned peas.
• onion
• ginger garlic paste
• Tomatoes – This is optional, but I like to add it.
• Potatoes – optional but adds delicious flavor
• Moong Wadi or any lentil wadi – optional but adds a bite and smoky flavor to the dish.
• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
• Mustard Oil – You can also use any light oil but this one has the best flavor.

spices:

• Whole cumin seeds
• whole red pepper
• turmeric powder
• red chili powder
• coriander powder
• Garam Masala
• Salt – appropriate amount

After collecting the required ingredients, we can start making it directly. I've divided the recipe into 4 easy sub-sections so you don't miss any important steps.

Preparation:

We first heat and smoke mustard oil to remove the spiciness. Then turn off the heat and allow to cool completely.

Additionally, we put freshly shelled peas in a blender or grinder and blend them into a thick, granular paste. Please do not add water. Set aside.

Peel the potatoes, cut them into quarters and soak them in a bowl filled with water (Prevents them from turning brown).

Chop onions and tomatoes separately.

Prepare Matar Nimona Recipe:

Start by lightly frying the green beans: extremely important steps:

We start by heating a pan or cooker and add some smoked mustard oil.

Then add the mashed green pea paste and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until the peas are slightly golden at the bottom of the pot.

Remove from pan and set aside.

Lightly fry the potatoes and wadi:

In the same pan, add a tablespoon of smoked mustard oil and cook the wadi first until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Add more oil and fry the potatoes until golden brown, then remove. Set aside.

Prepare the Marsala:

In the same pan, add some smoked mustard oil and then add the ginger garlic paste.

Saute and add cumin seeds and whole red chillies.

Now, add the onions and fry everything and cook until the onions turn pink.

Now, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and fry everything.

Add the tomatoes, sauté, and cook until the oil separates the sides.

Masala is ready.

Make Pressure Cooker Matar ka Nimona:

To the cooked masala, add fried potatoes and wadi. Saute for one minute.

Now, add fried hari matar (Haricot vert) Then cook the mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Now, add water, stir everything and cook for a few minutes.

• If using a pressure cooker, turn off the heat after beeping 2 times.
• If using a kadhai or pan, cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes and wadi are cooked.

Once the recipe is cooked, transfer to a bowl, add fresh chopped cilantro and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top.

Services and Substitutes:

This is a versatile dish that pairs well with almost any kind of dish Indian dishes such as roti, paratha, poori, rice, daliya etc.

You can also use it to serve Buttered English Muffin Bread or Sandwich Bread or Hot Dog Bun.

Now, since this is an extremely rich dish, it is recommended to keep the vegetable portion to a minimum, like Light salad or chilled raita (yogurt dressing) or a basic Indian salad of cucumber, onion and carrot.

As always, you can serve fresh chai and dishes to complete the entire traditional Indian winter family dining experience.

If you don't have fresh peas, you can use thawed frozen peas or even canned green peas, just wash them and remove the oil or preservative water.

You can also use “Hara Chana – Green Chickpeas” to make this dish.

Usually prepared during festive occasions and family gatherings, Matar Ka Nimona holds a special place in the hearts and taste buds of those who appreciate authentic Indian home cooking.

This is a Great dishes for winter weekend brunch and enjoy with your friends and family.

If stored correctly in the refrigerator, this dish will taste great for the next 1-2 days.

Come and enjoy winter specialties from Uttar Pradesh, India and tag me on social media or leave a comment below 🙂

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