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    Home » Courses » Curries and Lentils

    Dum Aloo

    May 22, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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    Dum aloo is a traditional curry in Kashmiri Pandit cuisine. It is quite popular with foodies as everyone loves a good potato curry.

    There is something special about Kashmiri food.Although nowadays, you hear only about wazwan there are many unique dishes which belong to the state.Be it Nuun chai or Nadier Palak.Veth Tsaman or the most commonly known Rajma curry.You can recreate the Kashmiri magic in the ambiance of the house even if you cannot visit it as much as you would like to.This baby potato recipe for chapathi is simple to cook.

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    Potato recipes

    Aloo or potato may be a foreign import to India.However, we use it in many different ways.Aloo recipes are plentiful.You will find so many variations in curries with one common ingredient potato.Stuff,bake,fry,curry and enjoy it just the way you like.You can never go wrong with potatoes.All age groups love it be it children or aged.Be it samosa or aloo halwa,aloo sabji  or aloo bada.

    Each of us has our own favorite potato dish.Some people even make dum aloo biryani.But that recipe is for later.

    Pair it with roti,rice or poori or eat it just hot from stove with some bread if you are lazy 🙂

    Equipment

    • steamer
    • kadai/frying pan (traditional method)
    • or air fryer for low oil version

    Ingredients

    • baby potatoes
    • tomatoes
    • green chillies
    • oil
    • whisked yogurt

    Spices:

    • turmeric powder
    • coriander powder
    • ginger garlic paste
    • powdered fennel seeds or saunf
    • garam masala or you may optionally add whole spices-2-3 cloves,1 piece cinammon,1-2 green & 1 black cardamom
    • salt as per taste
    • water
    • Garnish: Chopped cilantro

    refer to recipe card for details.

    Instructions

    For traditional method

    • Steam baby potatoes till slightly soft and prick them.
    • Sauté them in little oil along with salt. Keep it aside.

    For low oil air fryer version

    • Place the peeled potatoes in the air fryer basket after brushing 1- 2 teaspoon oil.
    • Air fry them for 12-14 mins at 180 deg C and add them to the gravy as per the steps below.
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    To make gravy:

    • Heat oil, add ginger garlic paste and cumin seeds.
    • Add tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add all spices ,cook for 5 minutes.
    • Now, add yogurt and mix well.
    • Add potatoes with 1.5 cup water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes cooked.
    • Garnish with chopped coriander.
    • Serve hot with roti or poori.

    Storage

    Store it in refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze it and reheat later.

    Related links

    • Aloo matar recipe | Potato peas curry
    • Mashed potato patties | Easy Aloo tikki - Air fry / fry
    • Aloo baingan | eggplant potato curry
    • Aloo beans
    • Air fried roasted potato and peppers | air fryer aloo capsicum
    • Moringa curry
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    Dum Aloo recipe

    Dum aloo is a Kashmiri style potato curry.You can make it with or without poppy seeds.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: aloo dum, dum Aloo, dum aloo kashmiri, kashmiri aloo dum
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • steamer
    • kadai/frying pan (traditional method)
    • or air fryer for low oil version

    Ingredients

    • ½ kg baby potatoes
    • 2 medium size tomatoes
    • 1 green chillies
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • ¼ cup whisked yogurt

    Spices:

    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 tablespoon coriander
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon powdered fennel seeds or saunf
    • 1 tablespoon garam masala or you may optionally add whole spices-2-3 cloves,1 piece cinammon,1-2 green & 1 black cardamom
    • salt as per taste
    • 1.5 cup Water
    • Garnish: Chopped coriander

    Instructions

    For traditional method

    • Steam baby potatoes till slightly soft and prick them.
    • Sauté them in little oil along with salt. Keep it aside.

    For low oil air fryer version

    • Place the peeled potatoes in the air fryer basket after brushing 1- 2 teaspoon oil.
    • Air fry them for 12-14 mins at 180 deg C and add them to the gravy as per the steps below.

    For gravy

    • Heat oil, add ginger garlic paste and cumin seeds.
    • Add tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add all spices ,cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add yogurt and mix well.
    • Add potatoes with 1.5 cup water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes cooked.
    • Garnish with chopped coriander.
    • Serve hot with roti or poori.

    FAQ

    What oil is used in Kashmiri cooking?

    mustard oil

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