Banarsi Dum Aloo
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes Servings: 2Ingredients
For Dum Aloo Spice Mix
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 cloves
2 green cardamoms pods, crushed
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
Dum Aloo Curry:
2 tbsp ghee
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
2 green chillies, slit
15 Baby Potatoes
1 cup tomato puree
Salt to taste
¼ cup yogurt
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tbsp cream
1 ½ cup water
Coriander leaves for garnish
Process
For Dum Aloo Spice Mix
- Add cumin seeds, bay lead, fennel seeds, cloves, green cardamom pods and fenugreek seeds to a pan and dry roast till fragrant.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and grind to a fine powder. Set aside till in use.
Dum Aloo:
- Prick the potatoes with a fork, set aside till in use.
- Heat ghee in a pan, add green chillies and ginger, saute till fragrant.
- Add the pricked potatoes, cook for 3-4 minute.
- Add the tomato puree and salt, cook till the puree releases oil.
- Mix coriander powder, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, dum aloo spice mix and yogurt together in a bowl.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the cooked puree, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium low flame.
- Add cream and mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add water and cook till it comes to a boil.
- Check seasoning and cook on simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with Khameeri roti.
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