By Ujjainee Roy
February 18, 2024
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The dum alu's Kolkata rendition is tangier, spicier and is made of baby potatoes. It's a household recipe and is also served as a chaat in some street stalls. If you want to make this delicious alur dum at home, try this simple recipe.
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– 500 grams baby potatoes – 2 large onions – 2 tomatoes (pureed) – 1 spoon ginger-garlic paste – 2-3 green chilies – 1 teaspoon cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon turmeric powder – 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 teaspoon coriander – 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon garam masala – Salt – Sugar
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Grind together cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and garlic to form a smooth paste. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add the parboiled baby potatoes and fry them until they turn golden brown.
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In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add cumin seeds and chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
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Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and the prepared spice paste.
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Add the fried baby potatoes to the gravy. Mix gently to coat the potatoes with the masala. Add salt and sugar according to taste. Add a cup of water to the pan and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.
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Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes on low heat until the potatoes are tender and the gravy thickens.
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Once the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle garam masala powder over the dish and mix gently. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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