Aloo Mutter

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total TIme :35 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredents :

1 1/2 cups potato cubes
1 cup green peas
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato purée, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander- cumin seeds powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the potatoes, green peas, ¾ cup of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape using natural release method, ( refer handy tip ) before opening the lid.Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Handy tip:
Handy tip:Natural release method: to use this method, remove the pressure cooker from the hot burner and let the pressure drop by cooling down naturally. It works best for grains and for beans that you might use for salads, as quick-releasing the pressure can cause the beans to split apart.