Kashmiri aloo dum is famous for its rich and creamy texture. And, when it comes to taste, Kashmiri aloo dum is tangy, spicy, and a tad sweet; a combination that complements bland breads and plain rice like a genius! This recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook and serves 4.
Health Benefits:
Kashmiri aloo dum is packed with oodles of carbohydrates (from the potatoes), essential fatty oils and proteins (from cashew, cream, and curds), and digestive compounds (from ginger, garlic, cumin, chilis, and fennel). This recipe incorporates very little oil, making it ideal for diet-conscious folks. This dish also contains a considerable quantity of tomatoes, which are rich in vitamins A and C. Turmeric contains curcumin—a compound well-known for its cancer-fighting abilities.
Ingredients
baby potatoes—parboiled and peeled: 500 gm
tomato puree: 250 gm
cashew nuts—ground into a paste: 4
fresh cream: ½ cup
yogurt: ½ cup
bay leaves: 2
ginger-garlic paste: 1 tsp
kashmiri red chilis: 2
fennel seed powder: 1 tsp
cumin seeds: 1 tsp
coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
Sugar: ¾ tsp
springs coriander—finely chopped: 4
mustard oil: 3 tbsp
How To Make Kashmiri Aloo Dum
- Preheat pan over medium flame and add oil.
- Splutter cumin seeds and bay leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, cashew paste, and let reduce.
- Incorporate curd, cardamom powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, and coriander powder.
- Add potatoes and some water, pierce potatoes with a fork to let spices soak in, cover with a lid, and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Once the potatoes are done, garnish a swirl of cream and freshly chopped coriander.
Pack piping hot and delectable aloo dum with parathas, chapatis, or rice in a smart Vaya Tyffyn. After beginning work on a hectic note, the only thing that you need is hot, homecooked meals during lunch hour!
Trivia:
- Potatoes were not cultivated in many parts of the world, including Britain, Ireland, and India until the 16th century!
- 80% of a potato is water!
- Potato was the first crop to be cultivated in outer space!