Aloo Masala

Ingredients
mustard seed  - 1/2 tsp
cumin seed - 1/2 tsp
onion - 1 big chopped
potatoes - 1/2 kg chopped
4 to 5 flakes of garlic crushed
one inch piece ginger crushed
green chilli crushed - 2
few curry leaves
corriander powder - 2 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
pulp of two medium size tomato
yogurt - 1 tbl.sp
red chilli and salt as per taste
corriander leaves for garnishing

Method
Heat two tbl.sp of oil in a pan and  add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they splutter add crushed ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves and saute for few seconds.
Add onion and cook till translucent.
Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, corriander powder, yoghurt and cook for few seconds.
Add potatoes, mix well. Cover and cook till potatoes are done. Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Mutter Paneer Masala

Ingredients
few cubes of paneer
onion - 1 big
cumin seed - 1 tsp
ginger grated - 2 tsp
green chilli or red chilli as per taste
puree of 3 tomatoes
corriander powder - 1 tsp
roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp
garam masala - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
salt as per taste
15 to 20 cashewnuts soaked in water
few corriander leaves for garnishing


Method
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seed. When it splutters add onions and cook till it becomes little soft. Then add ginger and green chilli and saute for few seconds.
Add tomato puree and all powdered masala, salt and cook for few minutes. Add fresh green peas and mix well. Add water and cook till it becomes soft and tender.
Add cashewnut paste and paneer cubes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.