Wash, peel and cube 3 medium potatoes into 1 ½ inch cubes

Heat 1 ½ tbs oil over medium high. Do not let it smoke

To hot oil, add ½ tsp of cumin powder, ½ tsp cumin seed and ½ tsp mustard seed until they begin to crack in the oil

When spices are cracking and popping, add diced potatoes and 1 cup frozen peas. Stir until vegetables are well covered by oil and spices

Once combined add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp chilli powder. Stir in and then add 1 ½ cups water and cover over medium heat for 10-15 minutes

When potatoes are cooked but not mushy, add 1 fresh diced tomato or 1 tbs tomato paste and 1 tsp sugar

Cook for further 5 minutes

Remove from heat and add fresh chopped coriander to garnish