Aloo Matar with Pooris

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 Aloo Matar with Pooris





Heat a pressure cooker and add
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 tsp panch phoran + ¼ tsp sesame seeds (panch phoran is an equal mix of mustard, fenugreek, fennel, cumin and nigella seeds)

When the mustard crackles, add
1 finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)

Fry a bit then add ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1-2 tsp red chili powder and ½ tsp garam masala powder.

Then add 3 medium size chopped potatoes and peas.
Stir and add 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup, a chopped tomato, 2 tablespoon kasuri methi and salt to taste.
Add half a cup water and pressure cook for 3 whistles on high heat. Switch off the heat and leave for the pressure to drop.

Serve with hot Pooris.

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