If you love winter cooking and hate wasting food, this recipe is about to become your new obsession! Fresh peas are everywhere right now, and instead of throwing away the beautiful green pea peels, you can turn them into this delicious, satvik, zero-waste subzi.
This Matar ke Chilke & Aloo ki Sukhi Subzi is simple, wholesome and packed with fiber — and the best part? You don’t even need to boil the peels. Just peel, chop, toss into mustard oil, and let the magic happen. The crunchy freshness of raw pea peels mixed with soft potatoes tastes just like something straight out of dadi-nani’s winter kitchen.
It’s budget-friendly, healthy, eco-conscious and ready in under 15 minutes… basically everything you want in a weekday sabzi. Whether you follow a satvik diet, love traditional Indian flavours, or simply enjoy experimenting with seasonal produce — this dish is a winter must-try!
⭐ Why This Recipe
- Zero-waste cooking ✨
- High-fiber winter vegetable
- Satvik (no onion–garlic)
- Quick 15-minute side dish
- Uses raw pea peels — fresh, crunchy, unique
🫛 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh green pea peels (matar ke chilke), peeled & raw
- 1–2 boiled potatoes, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp mustard oil
- ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp amchoor
- Salt to taste
🍳 How to Make Matar Ke Chilke & Aloo Ki Sukhi Satvik Subzi
Step 1 — Prepare the Peels
Peel fresh green peas and chop the raw chilke into small pieces.
Step 2 — Heat the Oil
Heat mustard oil until it smokes lightly. Reduce flame.
Step 3 — Add Hing + Masalas
Add hing, turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli and coriander powder.
Add a splash of water so spices don’t burn.
Step 4 — Add Raw Pea Peels
Mix well, cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until slightly soft yet crunchy.
Step 5 — Add Potatoes
Add boiled potato slices and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Step 6 — Finish the Subzi
Add salt + amchoor.
Cook uncovered until fully dry.
💛 Optional: Add 1 tsp ghee for aroma.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve with phulka, bajra roti, or steamed rice
- Great for winter meals, lunchboxes, and satvik diets
