Aloo Dum Recipe

Ingredients for Aloo Dum

• 5 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 2 tablespoons khoya (dried milk solids)
• Fresh Curds
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 cup water
• Jeera Seeds
• Coriander Powder
• Jeera Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• Onions
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• Turmeric Powder
• Red Chilies

How to Make Aloo Dum

1. Boil 5 medium-sized potatoes until tender. Peel and prick them thoroughly with a fork without breaking them.
2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the potatoes.
3. In a non-stick pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
4. Add the potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown, turning occasionally.
5. Set the potatoes aside.
6. In the same pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the slit red chilies and cumin seeds; sauté until fragrant.
7. Add the chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
8. Stir in the ginger paste, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
9. Add the sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder. Stir well.
10. Add the yogurt and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the oil separates from the gravy.
11. Add the fried potatoes and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
12. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then stir in the khoya.
13. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with garam masala and nutmeg powder.
14. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with parathas or your favorite Indian bread.