1/2-1tspRed chilli powder, based on your spice level
1/2tspHaldi / turmeric
1/2tspCoriander powder/ Dhania powder
1/2tspKasoori methi
1/2tspGaram Masala powder
fewcoriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a pressure pan /cooker. Splutter jeera and bay leaf.
Lower the heat. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder into the oil. This helps in giving nice and rich colour to the gravy.But make sure oil is not very hot ... else chilli powder will burn.
Add chopped onion, ginger garlic paste and slit green chilli . saute till onion is golden brown .
Once Onion is aromatic and golden brown in colour, add peeled and diced potatoes into the pan. Saute 2-3 mins. Frying potatoes enhances taste.
Add tomato puree salt. Saute till raw smell goes and oil separates.
Add fresh/frozen peas, water as required , dhania powder, kasoori methi .Mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Once pressure releases, open the cooker, taste test and check the consistency. if you want, can smash just few potato cubes to thicken the gravy a bit.
Lastly add chopped coriander leaves,garam masala powder and bring to boil once. Switch off.
Enjoy Aloo Matar sabzi hot with poori , chapathi , naan, roti , jeera rice etc