Masala Aloo Matar

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon groundnut or any neutral cooking oil
• ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida, hing
• 1 green chilli finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 potatoes, approx 250 grams, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
• ¾ cup fresh or frozen green peas, approx.100 grams
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon amchur powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 tomato, finely chopped, approx. ½ cup
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves

Steps

1. Heat oil in a kadai or pan, add cumin seeds, hing and once the cumin seeds crackle, add green chilli, ginger and saute for a few seconds till fragrant.
2. Add potatoes, green peas, spice powders – coriander, cumin, red chilli, turmeric, amchur, salt, mix well and cook covered on low heat for 8-10 minutes till the potatoes are 85% cooked.
3. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes till the potatoes are cooked well, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.