Aloo matar aur saare matar

"Aloo matar aur bahut saare matar", went one of the most popular ad-lines in the '80s. That's exactly what he had tonight, prepared and consumed with love.

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 onions, chopped fine
2 tomatoes, chopped fine

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp jeera powder
2 tsp dhania powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil

Method:
Lightly fry the potatoes in 1 tbsp oil for about 10 minutes and keep aside.
Add the rest of the oil, and saute the onions till transparent. Add the tomatoes, ginger garlic paste and all the spices, and saute till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Let it cool, and whizz it in a mixie till it forms a smooth paste.
Return the masala to the kadhai, add about 2 cups water, mix well. Add potatoes and peas, and salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the flame, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes, or till the potatoes are well done.