Aloo matar

Simple potatoes and peas.

Ingredients :
2 cloves garlic
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
2 green chilies
1/2 medium onion
2 tomatoes.
some coriander leaves.
-- Grind the above into a paste.
3 medium potatoes, cut in cubes
1/2 cup peas.
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp mango powder ( or tamarind paste, to give it sourness )
salt.

Method:
- Heat 1 tsp oil/ghee. Add mustard and cumin. Saute a little.
- Add coriander powder and saute for a minute and then add ground paste.
- cook it, its color will change( abt 5 mins )
- add remaining spices and 1 cup or so of water.
- when water is hot enough, add potatoes and peas and salt and cook till done. Add more water as needed.

I generally make it in pressure cooker.