Matar Nimona | Green Peas and Potato Curry

Name: Matar Nimona | Green Peas and Potato Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.25 cups fresh green peas (approx 180 grams); 2 tomatoes (approx 200 grams, roughly chopped (refer notes)); 2 green chilies (roughly chopped); 2 tbsp cilantro (roughly chopped); 2 garlic cloves (peeled); 1/2 inch ginger (peeled); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional); 1/8 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp mustard oil; 2 potatoes (approx 100 grams, chopped into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/8 tsp asafoetida; 1.25 tsp salt (or to taste); 1.5 cups water; 1 tsp jaggery (optional, refer notes); 1 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped to garnish)