potato masala curry

Spicy side dish make with potatoes,tomatoes,onions and spices.
Serves-4
You will need for this preparation:-
Pototoes 3 medium-cut onto cubes with the peel on(optional)I like it will the peel on.The peel is fibrous and nutritive.
Tomatoes-chopped
Onions-chopped-1
Garlic-2 clove chopped
Ginger-1 inch grated
Bay leaves-2
cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
mustard seeds-1 tsp
coriander powder-1 tbsp
chilly powder-1 tsp
turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Juice of half lemon

Cooking oil-4 Tbsp
Water-100 ml
Method:-
1)Heat oil in a non stick pan or kadhai.When the oil is hot add mustard seeds,cumin seeds.Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle add the chopped onions,when the onions are golden brown in color add the grated ginger,chopped garlic and mix well,add salt.Stir and make sure the garlic and ginger do not stick to the base of the pan.
2)Now,add the powders ie.,chilly pwdr,coriander pwdr and turmeric pwdr.
3)Add the chopped tomatoes,fry well on a low heat/flame for 5 mins.Add lemon juice without the seeds.Now add the cut potatoes.
3)Stir well so that they are coated thoroughly with the masala.Add some water to this,cover and leave to cook for 10-15 mins,keep stirring intermittently.
You know the potatoes are done when they begin to crumble and are soft in texture.Add some more water if the potatoes need to be cooked for a while longer.Once done turn off heat/flame,garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice/Chapati.