Aloo Matar

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 3 potatoes (about 400 g), peeled and cubed
• 1½ cups peas (matar), fresh or frozen
• ½ tsp garam masala
• A handful of fresh coriander, to finish

Missing something?

• No potato? Use sweet potato or turnip (shaljam).
• No peas? Use diced carrot or green beans.
• No onion? Use spring onions, or a little onion powder (less depth).
• No tomato? Use 1 tbsp tomato paste per tomato, or 2 tbsp yogurt for tang.