ALU MATAR

2 oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp asafoetida powder
2 tbsp ginger finely chopped
4 green chillies finely chopped
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 cup shelled green peas
4 potatoes peeled and cubed
2 tbspfinely chopped fresh coriander
salt to taste
½ cup( hot water
1 tsp lemon juice


Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level
and crackle the cumin seeds. Add the asafoetida powder,
ginger and green chillies. Add the green peas and potato
cubes. Mix well. Add the hot water, half the coriander
leaves and salt to taste. Mix well and bring to a boil.
Cook covered on low heat till the peas and potatoes are
tender and cooked. Mix in the lemon juice and the
remaining coriander leaves