Dum Aloo recipe
Dum Aloo is a popular Indian dish made from baby potatoes that are slow cooked in a flavorful and spicy tomato-based gravy. The dish originated from the northern parts of India and is now enjoyed by food lovers across the country. The dish is best served with hot rotis, naan or rice, and is an all-time favorite at dinner tables across India.
Ingredients
Potatao preparation:
- 8 baby potatoes / aloo
- 2 cups water or as required
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Garam Masala
- 1 inch cinnamon dalchini
- 3 cloves
- 2 cardamom / Elaichi elachi
- ½ Onions thinly sliced
- ¾ tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- 10 cashew
Dum Aloo
- 1 tsp oil
- ¾ tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 Red Chilli Powder adjust to your spice level
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp coriander powder
- Salt
- ¼ tsp cumin powder optional
- ¼ cup yogurt / dahi / curd
- 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- ¾ water adjust to required consistency
- coriander leaves / cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients
- Separately, fry potatoes (aloo)
- Separately, in a pot or kadai, add a tsp of oil along with cumin seeds. After 1-2 minutes, add prepared masala paste and fry for 5-6 minutes.
- Now add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. Continue to fry till oil separates.
- Lower the flame, and let it slow cook. Add curd and mix well. Add 1 cup of water, as required to adjust the consistency.
- Now, add fried aloos and cook for 20 min.
- Add some crushed kasuri methi.
- Finally, garnish with coriander leaves
- Ta da! It is ready to serve. Best served hot with rice, chapathi or naan.
Notes & Tips
- Use seasonings to taste
- Some trial and error might be required before you master this recipe
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Dum Aloo recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
361
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
431
mg
19
%
Potassium
880
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
582
IU
12
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
2
mg
10
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
0.1
µg
2
%
Vitamin C
37
mg
45
%
Vitamin D
0.02
µg
0
%
Vitamin E
4
mg
27
%
Vitamin K
23
µg
22
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
69
mg
17
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.