Dum Aloo
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Dum Aloo

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 12 baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
  • • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 cup yogurt, whisked
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • • 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Prick the potatoes all over and fry in hot mustard oil until golden; set aside.

2
Phase 2

Lower the heat and bloom the chili powder, fennel powder, ginger powder, and turmeric in the oil for 30 seconds.

3
Phase 3

Stir the salt into the yogurt, then pour it in gradually, whisking constantly so it does not split.

4
Phase 4

Return the potatoes, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.

5
Phase 5

Sprinkle the garam masala, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with poori or naan.