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Kashmiri Dum Aloo

A spicy and tangy Kashmiri Dum Aloo is the perfect Indian potato curry to serve as a vegetaraian meal everyone enjoys.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Dum Aloo, Potato Curry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 131kcal
Author Enozia Zehra

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Cashew Paste

  • 1 cup Onions (roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup Cashews
  • 2 tsp Black pepper (whole)
  • 1 tsp Fennel
  • 1-2 pcs Green chilies
  • As reqd Water

Ingredients for the Fried Baby Potatoes

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 200 gms Baby Potatoes

Ingredients for the Kashmiri Dum Aloo Curry

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 1-2 pcs Green cardamom
  • 1 pc Star Anise
  • 3-4 pcs Cloves
  • ¼ pc Mace
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Red chili powder
  • Prepared cashew paste
  • 2 cups Water
  • Prepared fried potatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • In a blender or grinder, add the onions, cashews, black peppercorns, fennel, chiles, and a few tablespoons of water. Pulse until smooth paste forms, adding additional water just until it is smooth but not runny.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add in the ptoatoes. Saute them for 5 to 6 minutes, until they are fork-tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, star anise, cloves, and mace. Stir cooking them for 1 minute.
  • To the skillet add the turmeric and red pepper flakes and saute for another 1 minute.
  • Then add in the cashew paste and saute, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of water to the skillet, and then let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add in the potatoes and salt to taste. Simmer until desired consistency. Serve with rice, chapati, or naan as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the consistency of the gravy as per your preference. If served with rice, it is recommended to make it a little watery so that it coats well with the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg