Dum Aloo Recipe
Dum Aloo is a popular North Indian dish featuring potatoes slow-cooked in a spicy and aromatic gravy. It's a delightful vegetarian dish typically served with rice or naan.
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How to Make Dum Aloo
- 1
Boil potatoes until they are half-cooked. Peel and prick them all over with a fork.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potatoes until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same oil, add cumin seeds and wait until they start to crackle. Then add ginger and tomatoes, frying until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
- 4
Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Fry for a minute before adding water to make a smooth gravy.
- 5
Add the fried potatoes to this gravy, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the potatoes are fully cooked.
- 6
Finish by adding garam masala and amchoor. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- 7
Serve hot with chapati or rice.
Dum Aloo Ingredients List
- potatoes (500 grams)
- oil (for frying)
- cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
- ginger (1 tablespoon)
- tomatoes (200 grams)
- turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
- salt (to taste)
- water (as required)
- garam masala (1/2 teaspoon)
- amchoor (dry mango powder) (1/2 teaspoon)
- cilantro (for garnish)
