Restaurant Style Dum Aloo - Delicious Easy & Quick Potato Curry | Creamy 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 oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, and black pepper corns, frying until fragrant.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Add finely chopped green chilies and sauté for 1 minute.

Mix in coriander seeds, ginger powder, and a pinch of turmeric powder, cooking for another minute.

Add tomato puree and cook until the mixture thickens.

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

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

Pour in water 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, roasted fenugreek leaves, and fresh coriander before serving.

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