Kashmiri Dum Aloo | Curried Baby Potatoes

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water. Cook until tender. Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for one whistle. Drain. Allow to cool. Peel the skin and prick them using a fork.

Step 2

Place potatoes in a bowl. Add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Season with salt. Toss to coat.

Step 3

Meanwhile heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add potatoes. Fry until golden brown. Remove from pan. Set aside.

Step 4

Add oil (if needed) into the same pan. Add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add onions, garlic cloves and ginger. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly browned. Leave to cool. Transfer onion mixture to a food processor. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and Kashmiri red chili powder. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for one minute or until aromatic.

Step 6

Add onion paste. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for one minute. Add tomato paste. Sauté, stirring, for a minute. Add yogurt. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add garam masala, kasuri methi and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Pour 1 cup water. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Add fried potatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.