Indian · serves 2

Dum Aloo

Baby potatoes in a rich gravy. The kind of dish people remember.

45 min A proper cook Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 500g baby potatoes
  • 1 cup curd, whisked
  • 10 cashews
  • 2 onions
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 4 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Boil the baby potatoes till just tender, peel, prick all over with a fork.
  2. Shallow fry them till golden and blistered. Set aside.
  3. Blend onion and cashews into a paste. Cook in the same oil for 10 minutes till it loses the raw smell.
  4. Ginger-garlic, chilli powder, fennel. Then lower the heat and add the whisked curd slowly, stirring constantly so it doesn't split.
  5. Add 1 cup water, potatoes, salt. Cover and cook on the lowest flame 15 minutes.
  6. Kasuri methi crushed in at the end.

Questions people ask about Dum Aloo

How long does Dum Aloo take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a proper cook. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of potato in Dum Aloo?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Dum Aloo ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Dum Aloo vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Dum Aloo?

Roti or plain rice, with something sharp on the side: curd, pickle or sliced onion. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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