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A balanced menu provides a variety of food groups and key nutrients.

MyMenu IQ™ generates a nutritional score, considering the energy content and the nutrients in the menu, and their contribution towards achieving nutritional recommendations as based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet for an average adult.

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Room for Balance Improvement (0 - 44)

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Great Balance (70 - 100)

This menu has great nutritional balance, providing a good variety of food groups and key nutrients.

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What is the energy content breakdown?

Carbohydrates

64.2g / 64%

Protein

15.8g / 15%

Fats

9.3g / 20%

The energy content breakdown shows the amount of the macronutrients (i.e. carbohydrate, protein and fat) contained in one serving of the recipe and their relative contribution (in %) to the total energy content of the serving.

Nutritional tips

Enjoy this balanced cuisine made with tasty, nutritious, and affordable local ingredients. Did you know that adding vegetables and herbs at the end of cooking helps to retain their vibrant colours, flavour, crunchiness, and important nutrients?
Enjoy your meal with orange, pineapple, pawpaw, or other fruits high in Vitamin C, to help your body use more iron from the meal. #livestrongwithiron
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Aloo Matar Recipe

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Indian Main Course

Aloo Matar Recipe

Name: Aloo Matar Recipe
Prep time: PT0.00M
Cook time: PT15.00M
Total time: PT15.00M
Yield: 4.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 4 Potato (Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes); 1.5 Cups Green Peas (Shelled); 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 Inch Ginger (Cut Into Juliennes); 1 Green Chillies (Slit); 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1.5 Teaspoons Coriander Powder; 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder; 1 Pinch Salt; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

15Min

Easy

Recipe Variants

There is no dearth of popular vegetarian recipes in India, but Aloo Matar is probably the most commonly prepared one. An easy availability of the basic ingredients and the simplicity of making this dish, coupled with the fact that it is super tasty, all contribute to its popularity. It is the perfect dish to make, when you are too lazy to go grocery shopping!

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

Potato (Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes)

1.5 Cups

Green Peas (Shelled)

2 Tablespoons

Oil

1 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

1 Inch

Ginger (Cut Into Juliennes)

Green Chillies (Slit)

1 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

0.5 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

1.5 Teaspoons

Coriander Powder

1 Teaspoon

Garam Masala Powder

1 Pinch

Salt

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

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Nutrition Value

Energy

402.75 kcal

Carbohydrates

64.2 g

Protein

15.82 g

Fats

9.34 g

Information per serving

Step 1

10 Min

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to crackle, add ginger and green chilli. Stir-fry for a minute. Then, add green peas and potatoes. Cook till done.

Step 2

3 Min

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, and coriander powder. Stir-fry on low flame for 2 minutes.

Step 3

2 Min

Sprinkle MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Step 1 of 3

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to crackle, add ginger and green chilli. Stir-fry for a minute. Then, add green peas and potatoes. Cook till done.