2BM's Alu-matar-methi-malai :-)

I know, I know wierd name but thats because this is my own creation ! I have seen people cooking curries in their cooker not just using it for steaming. One day I decided to try it and this is what I came up with. I have been making this for a last year or two and even cooked it for my buajis on Litle A's birthday when I last visited Hyderabad because they dont even eat onions or garlic and they couldnt believe that it didnt have any of that and thought it was just great ! Infact I have recieved a lot of compliments for this simple, yet, great tasting dish. So I made up a name for it based in its main ingredients.

3-4 Potatoes ( peeled and chopped in not too small pieces otherwise they will get all mashed)

1cup- peas ( I use the frozen peas)

2tbsp cooking oil

1tsp jeera

cream- 50ml

1tbsp - kasuri methi

whole garam masala ( bay leaf-1, cinnamon stick 1', cardomom pods-4, whole black pepper-6 )

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add jeera. when it splutters, add the whole garam masala stir it for a secone or two and add the chopped potatoes and peas. Stir for about 2-3 mins. add all turmeric pdr, chilli pdr and stir for another 2 min. add 1 cup water and put the lid on and let it whislte once only. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Open it , stir and add the cream, garam masala powder, kasuri methi and salt and bring it to a boil. Adjust the masalas as per your taste and its ready to eat with hot rotis or paranthas. I made puris with it last night as a special treat for the kids since only those two were having dinner and me and hubby were fasting !