MATAR DOKA DALNA WITH RICE

U need:
Dry green peas: 1 cup
potato: 1 medium (cleaned peeled and diced to medium size pieces)
ginger paste: 2 tsp
jeera: 1 tsp
slit green chillies: 2
turmeric powder:1/2 tsp
asefodita: pinch
chilli powder:1/2 tsp
coriander powder: 1 tsp
jeera powder:1/2 tsp
bay leaf: 1
garam masala:1/2 tsp
salt to taste
coriander leaves: 2 tsp minced
oil: 3 tablsp
ghee: 1 tsp
Oil to deep fry the dokas and potatoes

Method:
1.Soak the dry peas overnight.Next day clean well and grind the peas to a smooth paste with 1 tsp ginger paste,1 green chilli and a little salt..Add just 2 tsp of water while grinding.The paste should be smooth and thick.
2. Heat 1 tblsp oil. Add the ground paste and stir well till the water in the mixture dries(5 to 6 mins).Transfer the paste to a greased plate,spread well to a round disc and cool.
3.After 10 mins cut the paste into square or diamond shapes. Heat oil in a kadai ,when hot deep fry the dokas till crisp on both sides(about  to 3 mins of frying).Remove from oil and keep aside.
In the same oil deep fry the potato pieces till light brown.
3.. Mix together the ginger paste,chilli powder,coriander powder,jeera powder,garam masala with a little water.  Heat the balance 2 tablsp oil in another frying pan.When hot, add jeera and the ginger-spice paste to the hot oil.Stir briskly and quickly,Add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 5 mins.Add the fried potatoes and saute well.Add salt and stir further.
4. Add 1 cup water and simmer till the potatoes are cooked . Add the fried doka pieces and stir gently.If needed add 1/2 cup water and simmer for another 6 to 7 mins.
5. Garnish with slit green chillies and coriander leaves minced.
6 Heat ghee in a small pan .When hot add the asefodita and bay leaf.Pour this over the simmering dokas. Cover and let the dish rest for 10 mins.
7. Serve  doka dalna with hot rice,moong dal and salad or pappads.

Note:1 tomato can be added when frying the ginger-spice paste,gives a richness to the dish.A dash of sugar add enhances the delicious taste further.

One can use white dried peas or bengal gram dal too to make the dokas.
Bon Appetite!!!!!!!