Take a kadai(wok) and heat 50ml oil in it. Once it is hot sauté the potatoes and cook partially till a skin is formed. Keep aside.
In the same oil, saute the cottage cheese and then dip into water. Heat the remaining oil, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, ginger paste, red chilli powder and salt. Sauté for some time.
Add the tomatoes and cook till the oil leaves the side of the wok. Mix in the potatoes and cottage cheese and add the water. Cook for 15 minutes or till the curry thickens.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.
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