Take vegetable oil in a frying pan and put it on high flame burner. Once the oil becomes hot add Cumin seeds to it.
1.5 tbsp Vegetable Oil, 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
When Cumin seeds will start crackling and turn brown in colour add bay leaves, Whole Red Chillies, pinch of Asafoetida and green chillies. Stir it for a minute.
2 Bay Leaves, 2 Whole Red Chillies, Pinch of Asafoetida, 10 g Green Chillies
Now add Salt, Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Garam Masala and Coriander powder to it. Stir for a minutes.
3/4 Red Chillies Powder, 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 3/4 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Coriander Powder
Now add chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves and mix them well. Stir it for couple of minutes or until the tomatoes become soft.
2 Small Tomatoes, Few Coriander Leaves
If required add little water so that the spices don't stick to the frying pan.
Now add Peas in the frying pan and stir it for a couple of minutes.
1 cup Green Peas
Add Potatoes in the frying pan and mix them well. Cook for a 3 - 4 minutes and
add 1/2 cup of water to make the curry. Stir the curry for another few minutes until potatoes become soft.
200 g Potatoes
Mash few potatoes with a spatula or spoon to make thick curry. After 5 minutes turn down the flame and your Aloo Matar curry is ready.
Garnish the dish with some chopped Coriander leaves and serve with Puri or Paratha.
Few Coriander Leaves