ALOO MATTAR

INGREDIENTS:

Potato---------------------------3 medium ones

Tomato-------------------------3 big ones

Peas-----------------------------1/4 cup of standard measuring cup

Onion---------------------------1 big one chopped finely

Green chillies-------------------3 depending on their spice level

Ginger---------------------------1" chopped finely

Garlic----------------------------3 pods chopped and crushed

Dry Red chillies-----------------3

Red Chilli Powder---------------1-1/2 tsp adjust

Curry leaves---------------------few

Coriander powder---------------1 tbp

Turmeric------------------------1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds--------------------1 tsp

Mustard seeds------------------1/2 tsp

Cumin powder------------------1/2 tsp

Cloves---------------------------2-3 powdered

Salt------------------------------to taste

Oil--------------------------------3 tbp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Clean,Peel and cut the potatoes and microwave in some water for 5-7 mins high.

2.Heat oil in a wide vessel and add cumin seeds,mustard seeds,dry red chillies, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies.and very little salt. Fry till onions turn translucent.

3.Now add turmeric,coriander powder,cloves powder,red chilli powder,cumin powder and fry for a minute.

4.Add the chopped tomatoes and stir fry till it gets mushy.Now add the microwaved potatoes,fresh peas and combine and cook covered on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

5.Stir once in a while and add salt and enough water to cover the potatoes and cook till the done and desired consistency.

6.Turn off heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve hot with rotis/chapatis/steamed white rice.