Aloo Dum

-
Aloo Dum
The name itself makes you smile if you are an Aloo lover. This is an integral part of almost all Bengali households. Yes, the recipe changes from place to place. In Punjab, aloo dum is prepared in rich gravy. Kashmir is also famous for its Dum Aloo. This is my little South Indianised version of Aloo Dum.Hope you like it.

Ingredients:
Baby Potatoes: 1/2 kgs
Curds: 200 ml
Coriander seeds: 2tsp
Fennel seeds: 2tsp
Cumin: 2tsp
Asafoetida: A big pinch
Ginger paste: 1tbsp
Cloves: 3-4
Red chilly powder: 1tsp
Green chillies: 3-4
Garam Masala: 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves: For garnishing
Oil: To deep fry
Salt: To taste

Preparation:
Parboil the Potatoes, peel them, deep fry and keep aside. You can shallow fry or roast it in the oven but deep frying gives potatoes a rich taste and flavour.

Procedure:
1.Make a powder using all the dry ingredients.
2. Mix the powder neatly with curds.
3. Take 2 tbsps of oil in a pan, put hing and the curd mixture.
4. Put all the fried potatoes and mix well.
5. Cover with a lid and cook till the Potatoes absorb all the liquid and the masalas. (This will take About 15-20 mins)
6. Put off the flame, gently mix again. Adjust the seasoning.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, chopped Green chillies and serve with Pooris or Phulkas.







Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Paneer shawarma rolls

-
Image
Shawarma rolls is a very popular middle eastern dish, usually stuffed with thin slices of chicken and vegetables wrapped in pita bread. My take on shawarma rolls is easy to make and yummy for the tummy. I am using thin slices of marinated and roasted paneer along with vegetables and tahini sauce. You can serve with all time favourite tomato and cucumber salad with some pickled turnips. Instead of pita bread, I'm using whole-wheat chapati or roti. You can use pita bread if you want to. So let's get started!! Ingredients: 1. Whole wheat flour:  2 cups 2. Sesame seeds:  50 gms 3. Lemon juice: 2 tbsps 4. Garlic cloves:  10 5. Olive oil: 5 tbsps 6. Bell peppers (Mixed):  1 cup julienned 7. Onions: one 8. Paneer or cottage cheese: 200 gms 9. Tahini sauce: 5 tbsps 10. Cubed tomato and cucumber: 1 cup 11. Parsley: 1 tsp 12. Chilli flakes: 1 tsp Preparation: Recipe for Tahini: Blend sesame seeds, lemon juice, 5 garlic cloves, salt and olive oil to a smo...
Read more

Tawa pulao

-
Image
Tawa pulao:  Tawa pulao is one of the most popular Street food of Mumbai. It is a one pot dish which doesn't require grinding. Because we usually grind the masalas for pulao. Yes, it tastes like a biryani but with subtle flavours. This is a big hit in my house as well as a tasty tiffin box recipe !! I usually cook for a family of four. So you can increase or decrease the amount of the ingredients accordingly. Ingredients: Basmati rice:   2 cups Vegetable :  About 2 cups(Here, I have used                       Beans,carrots, capsicum                       Potatoes and Green peas) Onions : 2 Medium sized Tomato : 1 Big sized Whole spices: cloves: 4                           Cinnamon: 1"piece                           Carda...
Read more

Fried Rice

-
Image
Fried Rice: Fried rice is one of the most popular and children's favourite lunch box recipe. It varies from home to home. Today i want to share my recipe. Hope you enjoy as much as much as my children do. Ingredients: Cooked rice: 2 cups Vegetables of your choice: 2cups I have used cabbage, carrots, capsicum, baby corn and spring onions. Ginger: 1" piece Green chillies: 2 or according to your taste Green chilly sauce: 1 tbsp Oil and salt Preparation: Wash and make juliennes of all the vegetables.slit green chillies,grate the ginger and finely chop the spring onions. Procedure: 1. Take oil in a pan 2. Put green chillies and gently put all the vegetables one by one except the spring onions. 3. Fry the vegetables in high flame for about 5 to 6 minutes. Don't over cook them. Let it be a little crunchy 4. Put green chilly sauce, salt and mix well 5. Slowly add the cooked rice and chopped spring onions. 6. Mix well and adjust the seasoning. You can enjoy thi...
Read more