Aloo Matar (Potato Green Pease)

Ingredients:

3 Potatoes
1/2 cup Peas
Salt To Taste
3 Green chilies
1 Onion
3 Tomatoes, chopped finely
1 inch Ginger
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
2 tbsp Oil
1 tea spoon Turmeric powder
Handful Pinch Coriander leaves

Method:
• Boil the potatoes and peas. Cut half the potatoes into big pieces and mash the other half.
• Grind onions, chilies, ginger with little water to fine paste.
• Heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fry till they pop up.
• Add the ground paste and fry until it is done.
• Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.
• Add the boiled potatoes, peas, one cup of water. Cover and cook for few minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with parathas.

Aalu Baigan (Brinjal Potato)

                                                 
Ingredients:
Brinjal  – ½ kg, 3-4 nos, cut into medium pieces
Potatoes – 2 medium size, peeled and cubed
Onion – 1 medium size, finely chopped
Tomato – 1 medium size, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 inch piece, peeled and crushed
Garlic – 2-3 cloves, peeled and crushed
Green chilli – 1-2, small, slit into halves
Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Cummin powder – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as desired
Oil – 1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves – for garnishing

Method:

Dice the Brinjal and potato into a bowl with cold water (to avoid it turning brown). Pop the mustard seeds up heating the oil in a large pot. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli and stir for one minute. Add onions and saute until tender. Add tomatoes and fry until oil starts to separate. Add all the spices and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes and fry for 4-5 minutes. If required add a little water at this time. Add Brinjal and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add in 2 cups of water and simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes. When potatoes and Brinjal are fully cooked, garnish with coriander leaves. Enjoy! Good side dish for roti, rice, paratha, etc.