Dum Aloo

Dum Aloo

दम आलू (DUM ah-LOO)

Slow-cooked Potato Curry

Prep Time 50 minutes
📈 Difficulty medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 300 kcal

Baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich aromatic gravy using the dum technique. Originally from Kashmir with both Kashmiri and Punjabi variations.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

heavy-bottomed pan lid

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil baby potatoes until just tender, peel, prick with a fork, and lightly fry until golden.

  2. 2

    Whisk yogurt until smooth. Heat ghee and add asafoetida.

  3. 3

    Add pureed onions and tomatoes, cook until oil separates.

  4. 4

    Add spice powders and whisked yogurt, stir to prevent curdling.

  5. 5

    Add fried potatoes, cover tightly and cook on very low heat (dum) for 20 minutes.

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Did You Know?

The Kashmiri version uses no onions or garlic, relying on yogurt, fennel, and dry ginger for its distinctive flavor.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • heavy-bottomed pan
  • lid

The Story Behind Dum Aloo

Originated in the Kashmir Valley where the dum pukht slow-cooking technique was refined during Mughal times.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: Mughal era

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