Dum Aloo is the most coveted and the ever-favourite curry of Indians- and also the one dish that is seen in almost every occasion- Birthdays, weddings, parties and get-togethers. Although, this is mostly preferred during winters, due to liberal use of hole spices and thick creams, people also make this delight in other seasons as well, by using lighter spices.
Ingredients:
Boiled Baby potatoes – 12-15
Oil
Fennel seeds – ½ teaspoon
Cinnamon stick – ¼ inch piece
Green cardamom – 2
Bay leaf – 1
Cloves – 2
Onion – 1 medium or 1 cup
Ginger – ½ inch piece
Garlic – 2 cloves
Green chili -1
Tomato – 2 small or 1 cup
Cashews – 10-12
Salt – to taste
Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
Red chili powder – 1 ½ teaspoons
Coriander powder – 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – 1 teaspoon
Heavy whipping cream– 2 tablespoons
Water – ½ cup or as required
Cilantro or coriander leaves – few sprigs, finely chopped
Recipe:
1)Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker. Then cool, peel them and deep fry the potatoes. If you don’t have baby potatoes, then cut the potatoes into half or quarters.
2)Heat one teaspoon of oil on medium heat. Add the potatoes, and fry till light brown by tossing them regularly for even browning. Remove and keep it aside.
3)Heat one tablespoon of oil, add fennel seeds, then whole spices – cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and cloves. Sauté them. Then add onion, ginger, garlic and green chili. Saute till onions are translucent.
4)Add tomatoes. cook till they are little soft. Turn off the stove and let it cool for some time.
5)Puree the whole mixture. And keep aside.
6) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then mix puree and let it boil, till all moisture is evaporated and the mixture becomes thick.
7)Add spices like red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
8)Mix well and cook for a minute. Then add water as per consistency required and let it come to a boil.
9)Add cream and mix well. Add kasoori methi to the gravy now.
10)Add baby potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Then garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
11)Serve hot with hot Rotis or Parathas.
By: Archa Dave
