Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Kashmiri dum aloo is a Northern Indian dish consisting of fried potatoes in a creamy, nutty, curry gravy. You can eat these potatoes as a side dish or a main course; best served with a side of naan or parathas. If you want a less starchy dish, you can substitute the potatoes with cauliflower (gobi aloo).
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Indian, main course, side dish, South Asian, vegetarian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 oz cashews
  • 6 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1” ginger peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds ground
  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds ground
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • salt to taste

Garnish

  • cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Soak the cashews in warm water for 20 minutes.
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  • Drain the water, saving a couple of tbsps. Using an immersion blender, turn the cashews into a paste. Set aside.
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  • Mix together the yogurt, chili powder, fennel powder, and ground cumin. Set aside.
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  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes until they are al dente. Drain.
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  • Heat up 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the potatoes for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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  • Heat up 3 tbsp of cooking oil in the same pan. Sauté the onions for 5 minutes.
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  • Add in the ginger and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
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  • Turn the heat to medium low. Stir in the spiced yogurt. Cook for 1 minute.
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  • Stir in the cashew paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
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  • Stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
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  • Add in the potatoes, salt, fenugreek leaves, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.
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  • Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with ground cardamom.
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Garnish the potatoes with chopped cilantro. Serve with a side of naan or parathas.