Classic Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe
Classic Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a delightful curry recipe made with baby potatoes and aromatic Kashmiri spices. This potato recipe is a favourite of many and is traditionally prepared using deep fried baby potatoes, cooked in a melange of spices. It has a lovely reddish hue due to the presence of Kashmiri red chilli which gives its quintessential taste. The garam masala gives it a subtle flavour and the yoghurt mildly cuts the spiciness.
Classic Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe
Ingredients:
For Garnishing :
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 handful coriander leaves
Recipe :
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Step 1
Wash potatoes thoroughly and slightly prick with a fork (do not remove their skin).
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Step 2
Soak them in salted lukewarm water for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and wipe them.
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Step 3
Heat oil in pan and fry the baby potatoes to golden brown on slow fire.
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Step 4
Take them out in a plate on an absorbent paper.Grind separately the red chillies, cashew nuts, green cardamoms and cumin seeds.
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Step 5
Take a bowl and mix kashmiri red chillies, ginger, garlic, cashew nuts,green cardamom, fennel seeds, turmeric powder and cumin seeds thoroughly with curd.
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Step 6
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over moderate flame. Put the curd and spice mixture in the pan and saute for a minute till it leaves the sides of the pan.
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Step 7
Now add fried baby potatoes in it. Mix well with one cup of water and cook till potatoes absorb water and form a thick gravy. Add salt, pepper and mix well.
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Step 8
Transfer the dish in a serving bowl and garnish with garam masala and fresh green coriander. Enjoy this delicious lunch/dinner recipe with naan or roti.
