- Heat oil in a pan and add some rai (black mustard seeds) to it and let it splutter. Then add some cumin. Gajar Matar Sabzi Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1 When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add some chopped green chillies to the pan and stir for a few seconds. Add turmeric powder (haldi), red chilli powder and (heeng) asafoetida to the pan. Then add some diced carrots to the pan. Also add some fresh green peas. Stir fry for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add coriander powder (dhania), dry mango powder (amchur) and salt. Stir to mix the spices with the vegetables and add around 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the vegetables for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. When the carrots & peas have become soft turn off the heat and add some chopped coriander leaves. Gajar matar ki sabzi is ready. Serve hot.