Alu Dum

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 - 4 Medium Sized Potatoes, cut into 1” cubes
• 1 Medium Sized Onion, chopped finely
• 1 Tbspn Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 Medium Sized Tomato, pureed
• 1 Tbspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• Chilli Powder as per taste
• 2-3 Sprigs of Coriander

METHOD:

• In a pan over medium flame, add oil followed by cumin seeds.
• As the cumin seeds turn brown, add onion. Saute till properly cooked.
• Then add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears. Add the tomato puree, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Keep sautéing.
• Soon the oil shall leave the masala, indicating that the masala is done. To this masala, add the raw potato cubes and saute for another couple of minutes.
• In a pressure cooker, add this mixture with enough water to cover the potatoes. Cover the lid and let it give a whistle. Switch off flame.
• Alternatively, the potatoes can be deep fried. In this case, there is no use for the pressure cooker. The potatoes can then be directly added to the cooked masala.
• Bring it to a boil, then simmer till required gravy consistency is achieved.
• Add garam masala and chilli powder. Simmer for a couple of minutes before turning off the heat.
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and ... Alu dum is ready!!