Dum Aloo Recipe | Restaurant Style Dum Aloo

baby potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add a nutritious twist while regular potatoes are more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free while buttermilk is often less expensive.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and using individual spices can reduce costs.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide similar heat while red pepper flakes are often more accessible.

Boil baby potatoes until tender, then peel and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and cumin seeds, frying until fragrant.

Add roughly sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Mix in coriander powder, kashmiri red chili powder, and salt, cooking for another minute.

Reduce heat and add curd, stirring continuously to prevent curdling, for 2-3 minutes.

Add the boiled potatoes, coating them in the gravy mixture.

Pour in water as needed to cover the potatoes and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Sprinkle garam masala, kasoori methi, and fresh coriander before serving.

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