Masala de patata de mamá para pooris

Ingredientes

• 1 tbsp cooking oil ((coconut oil or ghee or sunflower oil))
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds ((optional))
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 medium-sized red onions
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 3 to 5 green chillies
• 1 large tomato
• 500 grams potatoes ((approx. 4 to 5 small potatoes))
• 1 carrot
• 1/3 cup frozen or boiled green peas
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
• salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Prep ---

2. 2

   chop: Finely slice the onions, chop the green chillies, and grate the ginger. Roughly chop the tomato. Chop the carrots and potatoes to similar size like 1/2 inch cubes. Place the frozen green peas in a bowl of water or use previoulsy boiled green peas. Chop the washed coriander leaves.

3. 3

   --- Pressure Cook ---

4. 4

   Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium to low flame. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. then add some cumin seeds, if using and a few curry leaves.

5. 5

   saute: Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent. Next, add the chopped green chillies and grated ginger. Saute until the raw smell fades away. Next, add the chopped tomato and saute with a dash of salt.

6. 6

   boil: Stir in the chopped potatoes, carrot and turmeric powder. Add just enough water to barely cover the potatoes. You may add a little salt here.

7. 7

   pressure cook: Close and pressure cook on a medium to high flame for 1 long whistle and then switch off before the second one goes off. Let the pressure cool on its own.

8. 8

   boil: Open and add the thawed green peas and more water, if required. Let it boil for 5 minutes or until the green peas are cooked.

9. 9

   serve: Lastly, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm with fresh pooris.