Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Let the cumin crack .

Add onion, ginger, and green chili. Cook until onions become soft and light pink in color.

Now blitz the tomatoes, a little coarsely , add to onions. Cook until the oil separates .

Add red chilly powder , turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and sauté for a minute.

Now add the green peas and a tsp of wheat flour.

Sauté again for a minute or two .

Lastly add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy .

Close the lid and pressure cook for one whistle and then simmer for about five minutes.

Open the cooker after the pressure is released.

Time to add paneer cubes or rectangles . Sprinkle garam masala and kasoori methi. Cook for another 2-3 minutes , so the paneer absorbs the flavours .

Serve with fulko , paratha or rice .