- In a cooker heat 2 tbsp oil and saute spices. add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 chilli, 2 tbsp mint and 2 tbsp coriander. saute well. now add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy. additionally, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp garam masala. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic. furthermore, add 2 potato and saute for 2 minutes. add ½ cup peas, 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix well. now add 1 cup basmati rice and stir well. cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. finally, enjoy aloo onion pulao recipe with raita.