A simple, comforting dish that most people love. It’s something that’s grown on me over the last few years and I don’t make it as often as I should.

6 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed

1.5 cups frozen peas

1 onion, finely chopped

2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

1 cup chopped tomatoes (1/2 can)

1 tbsp tomato puree

2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp coriander powder

2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

1 tbsp kasoori methi

Heat oil in a pot, add the cumin seeds. As soon as they start to sizzle, stir in the onions and green chillies. Saute until the onions are soft, translucent and golden in colour. Add the ginger and garlic paste, and continue to saute for a minute before stirring in the chopped tomatoes. Cover the pot and let the tomatoes soften and cook down until the oil separates. You should be able to mash them with the back of your spoon kind of soft.

I use a hand blender and blitz it to a smooth gravy at this point, but that’s optional.

Stir in the spices and cook them for a few seconds before adding the tomato paste. Add the peas and 3-4 cups of water, along with the potatoes. Stir well, cover the pot and let it cook on medium heat until potatoes have cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Sprinkle the fresh coriander leaves and the kasoori methi. Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust the thickness of gravy to your taste by adding water. If you want it thicker, remove the lid and let the water bubble away.

Let it bubble away for a few more minutes before serving with rice or freshly made chapattis. The leftovers are fabulous the next day for breakfast with fresh paranthas.