Aloor Dum / Bengali Style Dum Aloo Recipe
Ingredients
| Baby potatoes | 25 | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Turmeric powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Garam masala powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Red chilli powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Onion | 1 Large | |
| Ginger garlic paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Green chillies | 3 | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tomatoes/6 tbsp store bought tomato puree | 2 Large, chopped | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped coriander | 1 Tablespoon (For garnishing) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g13.2%
Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 237.6 mg9.9%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.6%
Dietary Fiber 6 g23.9%
Sugars 9.5 g
Protein 5 g10%
Vitamin A 50.4% Vitamin C 100.1%
Calcium 10.8% Iron 11.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves. When they splutter, add chopped onions. Saute until golden.
Add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chillies and saute for few seconds.
Add chopped tomatoes or tomato puree, turmeric powder, sugar and garam masala powder. Bring to a boil and simmer until the oil oozes out.
Put it in a blender and grind to a smooth paste. (You can also use hand blenders).
Transfer it to the pot again and add cooked potatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.
