Matar Nimona
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Matar Nimona is a majestic, comforting, and profoundly aromatic winter specialty from Uttar Pradesh, celebrated for its unique coarse green pea base. This recipe features fresh seasonal peas ground into a professional-grade paste and slow-cooked with potatoes and traditional 'Wadis'. Known for its sophisticated flavor and soul-satisfying warmth during cold months, it represents the soulful heart of heritage Awadhi domestic culinary arts. Its taste is intensely savory and earthy, with the mustard oil providing a unique professional-grade pungent lift. This dish is a mandatory staple for winter family lunches and is always served with hot rice. Best enjoyed fresh from the professional-grade cauldron.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using fresh seasonal peas is mandatory for achieving the traditional sweet and vibrant flavor.
- Ensuring the pea paste is sautéed until it changes color provides the absolute secret to achieved a non-raw taste.
- The addition of a few 'Urad Dal Wadis' provide the essential traditional lift found in village recipes.
- Always use authentic mustard oil for Nimona to ensure the pungent depth.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (250g))
220 kcal
8g
12g
20g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.