Aloo mutter Aloo mutter Aloo mutter (also spelled "aloo mattar" or "aloo matar") is a Punjabi dish from the Indian subcontinent which is made from potatoes ("Aloo") and peas ("matter") in a spiced creamy tomato based sauce. It is a vegetarian dish. The sauce is generally cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin seeds and other spices. Aloo mutter is also available commercially in ready-to-eat packets, manufactured by companies like Tasty Bite, which need to be heated and served. It is also used as a filling in some variations of dosa. A dish that can be easily prepared at home with
South Indian cuisine with a lower per capita consumption of meat. The cuisine of coastal Karnataka is marked by widespread use of seafood, coconut and coconut oil. Rice is the staple grain and is the centerpiece of every meal. Gravies called "gassi" in Tulu language made from chicken, fish, meats are served with rice. Lentils and vegetables cooked with coconut, spices and tempered with mustard, curry leaves, and generous asafoetida, in a dish called huli, is also served with rice. A rasam-like preparation called "saaru" is also served with rice. The meal will also contain vegetable side dishes called palya. Other accompaniments include