- To a heated pan, oil 1 tsp of neutral oil.
- Add cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger and garlic paste . Saute on low - medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add onions . Saute until translucent.
- Add tomatoes, salt and 1/4 cup of water ( if needed) .. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes turn mushy and are well combined with onions.
Add the spices : turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Sautee them without burning for 2-3 minutes
- Add cubed potatoes, 1/4 cup of water ( if needed) . Cover and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- Add green peas. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until peas are cooked through.
- Gently mash few potatoes with the back of the spatula or a potato masher. This will provide a thicker consistency to the sauce.
- Cook on open flame until the gravy thickens
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with Pooris or Naan/Roti or warm basmati rice ..