Choto Aloor Dom Recipe

A delicacy from the state of West Bengal, Choto Aloor Dum is a dish that is not only easy to make but also gives you an explosion of flavours. Made with simple ingredients like baby potatoes, tomato and ginger paste and desi masalas, this Bengali recipe is a must-try at home.

Choto Aloor Dom Recipe

Choto Aloor Dom Recipe

Ingredients:

Recipe :

  • Step 1 Boil the potatoes

    Baby potatoes are tough to boil. Boil them for at least 25 minutes till potatoes become tender. Then peel off the skin.

  • Step 2 Prepare a tomato and ginger paste

    Make a paste of tomato and ginger by grinding them together. Put oil in pan/Kadai and heat it. Once the oil is heated, add dry red chilli and bay leaf.

  • Step 3 Add potatoes the the tomato and ginger paste

    Now put the tomato ginger paste in the pan/kadhai. Saute the paste in oil until the tomatoes start to leave the oil. Now, add the boiled baby potatoes and stir well.

  • Step 4 Add blanched peas to the Kadai

    Add coriander powder, pepper powder and sprinkle turmeric powder. Add the blanched peas.

  • Step 5 Add salt and some sugar

    Cook for 20 -25 minutes after covering with a lid. Uncover it and add salt and sugar to taste. Add water as much needed. Cover with a lid and cook for few more minutes.

  • Step 6 Sprinkle some garam masala and serve!

    Now add garam masala powder and ghee. Put off the gas and finish the cooking. Transfer to a bowl and serve it hot.