Heat the oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Once hot add chopped onions. Sprinkle little salt and mix to speed up the process.

Cook till onions are soft and translucent.

Then add chopped tomatoes and mix.

Cook till tomatoes are soft and mushy.

Then add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder.

Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. You will notice few specks of oil on top.

Add cubed potatoes.

Stir well.

Add water. Cover the cooker with lid.Pressure cook it for 2 whistles. Then turn off the stove. Let the pressure go down by itself. Then open the lid. Check the potato by inserting a knife, it should be soft and tender.

Mash few potatoes using back of the spatula. It helps to thicken the gravy.Again turn the heat on medium and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can skip this step, if the gravy consistency is good for you.

Lastly add chopped cilantro leaves.Mix well and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Then it is ready to serve.