This Aloo Dum recipe is one of the most popular Bengali dishes, often made on a repeat as a breakfast dish served with Luchis. It is a simple potato curry with a dry gravy made of ginger, tomato and a handful of spices & can be made within 30 mins flat.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan and temper it with Asafoetida or Hing, Bay Leaf and Cumin Seeds.
Meanwhile dissolve the dry spices along with ginger paste into a smooth paste.
Add the Tomato Puree in the tempered oil and fry it till it reduces and its water is gone.
Season it with salt as per your taste and add the soaked spices. Fry it till everything is mixed well.
Add 1/2 cup water, chopped green chili and the peas along with the cut potato cubes. Mix everything well.
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything well and reduce the water if you would like it dry or keep it just as it is. Finish with the vinegar before turning the heat off.
Serve it with luchis or paranthas.
Bengali-style Aloo Dum Recipe https://speakingaloud.in/niramish-alur-dom-bengali-potato-curry-recipe/ September 11, 2020