In a pan, on medium heat add 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon of oil and sauté onion, tomato and ginger garlic paste till the raw smell goes off; let it cool. When the mixture comes to room temperature, grind without adding water

In a pressure cooker, add remaining oil and when its hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the tomato - onion paste and sauté for 4 minutes

Add the spice powders with required salt and let it cook for 2 - 3mins

Add the potatoes and peas and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes and add water

Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Once the pressure releases naturally, switch off and serve with roti/ rice