Aloo Matar

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 2 medium 
• Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup
• Onion - 1 medium 
• Tomato - 1 
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic - 2 cloves 
• Ginger - 1 inch piece 
• Red Chili Powder - to taste
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Water - 1 cup
• Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
• Fresh Cilantro - 3-4 springs
• Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp
• Salt - to taste

Directions: 

• Heat oil in a pan and sizzle cumin seeds.
• Add ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds.
• Add finely chopped onions and saute till onions turn translucent.
• Add finely chopped tomatoes , turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Add salt and give it a good mix.
• Cook till tomatoes are totally cooked.
• Peel the potatoes and dice them. Add these diced potatoes and frozen peas along with a cup of water.
• Cook covered on medium heat till potatoes are tender and cooked. Keep stirring in between. This would usually take 30-35 min.
• Add garam masala and kasuri methi, adjust salt. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with chapati or jeera rice.