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Dum aloo
Baby potatoes simmer slowly in a tomato-yogurt gravy.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel saucepan and lidded skillet.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Boil potatoes
Medium
Have readyBaby potatoes, 1-inch (2.5 cm), Water
- Cover potatoes with the boiling water allowance; simmer 12–15 minutes.
- Drain and pierce each gently with a fork.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Build gravy
Medium-low
Have readyNeutral oil, Onion, finely chopped, Crushed tomatoes, Fresh ginger, grated, Kashmiri chili powder, Ground cumin, Ground coriander
- Heat oil in a skillet; soften onion 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, ginger, chili, cumin and coriander; cook 5 minutes.
SPICE MAGICKashmiri Chili PowderView this spice →Next: Temper yogurt ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Temper yogurt
Low
Have readyPlain whole-milk yogurt, Fine salt
- Whisk yogurt with 2 spoonfuls of warm tomato mixture.
- Lower heat and stir yogurt back in; add salt, potatoes and 3/4 cup gravy water.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Cook covered
Low
Have readyGaram masala
- Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fully tender; stir in garam masala and serve.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Steamed rice
Roti
Cucumber-mint yogurt dip
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Kitchen tip 2
This tomato-onion home version is not a claim to reproduce every regional dum aloo style. Gentle heat helps prevent yogurt splitting.
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