In the name of everything comforting and good, this classic dish is a mix of abundant spices with soft round potatoes.
Give your taste buds a treat and try this easy and delicious recipe of aloor dom. Best served with rice, luchi, pharatha or roti.
Be sure to also check our version of aloor dom!
Ingredients
Small potatoes (boiled) 600 grams
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Yogurt 1/2 cup
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi/ Fenugreek leaves 1 tsp
Green chillies 4-5 pcs
Coriander leaves 1/4 cup
Tomato paste:
Garlic cloves (halved) 5 pcs
Ginger 1 inch (sliced)
Cherry Tomato (halved) 1/2 cup
Onions (cubed) 1/2 cup
Cloves 2 pcs
Cashew nut 1/4 cup
Green cardamom 2 pcs
Cinnamon 1 stick
Black peppercorns 5 pcs
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Preparation
Wash, peel and boil potatoes. Set them aside.
Directions
Place potatoes in a mixing bowl, toss them around with a pinch of red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste
Fry them in a pan until they turn slightly golden brown, for approximately 2-3 min
Heat oil in a pan, add raw cumin seeds. Roast them for a minute, then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder.
Add tomato paste and sauté them for couple minutes over medium heat. Add water if needed while sautéing.
In a bowl, mix yogurt with sugar and add to gravy. Sauté again for couple minutes until the oil surfaces to the top.
Add fried boiled potatoes and 1 cup water. Close lid and let it cook for 15 mins at low-medium heat. Add fenugreek leaves, green chillies and coriander leaves.
Serve hot, alongside luchi or parathas! Enjoy!