Aloo Dum
Aloo Dum is a popular Indian dish made with potatoes cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato-based gravy.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - To taste
- Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Green chilies - 2, slit
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Tomatoes - 2 medium-sized, pureed
- Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
- Potatoes - 4 medium-sized, boiled and peeled
Let's Get Started
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- Add boiled and peeled potatoes. Mix gently to coat the potatoes with the masala.
- Add water, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the gravy thickens.
- Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g