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Dum Aloo

Bharwa Dum Aloo

Dum aloo is baby potatoes recipe in which potatoes are cooked in a spicy and tangy onion-tomato gravy. This is a bharwa potato recipe in which potatoes are filled with spices to enhance the flavour and make it tastier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

For Stuffing

  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tsp Finely Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Oil

For The gravy

  • 3 Tbsp Oil
  • 2 Tsp Finely Chopped Ginger Garlic
  • 1 No. Finely Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Cup Tomato Puree
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee
  • 1 Tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Tbsp Roasted Gram Flour
  • Water as required

Instructions
 

Stuffing Masala –

  • In a small mixing bowl, add salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, lime juice, finely chopped garlic and oil.
  • Give everything a nice mix. Set aside.

Stuff Potatoes –

  • Wash and peel potatoes.
  • Make 2 slits vertically, stuff the filling into potatoes. Set aside.

Prepare Masala –

  • Heat oil in a clay pot. Add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Cook for a min.
  • Next add finely chopped onion and cook on a low flame till golden brown.
  • To it add the spices, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Give everything a nice mix.
  • Now add tomato puree and salt. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook till tomatoes are nicely done (7-10 mins). Keep stirring in between.
  • Add ghee to the masala, to it add kasuri methi and garam masala.
  • Cook till oil starts leaving the sides and gravy is well done.
  • Now add roasted besan and give it a mix.
  • Add water as per the required consistency. Remember, besan will thicken the consistency.
  • Finally add stuffed potatoes.
  • Cover and cook till potatoes are well cooked. Keep stirring in between to prevent sticking to the bottom of pan.
  • Do a knife test to ensure even cooking.
  • Garnish with coriander. Serve hot.

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Notes

• The onion-tomato masala is the key to this recipe, make sure ts is well cooked.
• Use same size potatoes for even cooking.
• Adjust the spices as per taste.