Dum Aloo in Bengali style
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Dum Aloo in Bengali style
Lucchi Aloor dum is an emotion for a bong. I am sure it will be difficult to find a bong who does not love luchi and aloor dum. Now, when it is the season of choto aloo/ baby potatoes, aloor dum is absolutely a mandatory preparation at my house. And the combination of luchi along with aloor dum is like a "match made in heaven".
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Ingredient
Food ration :
8 servings
Cooking time :
30 mins
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Boil the choto aloo/baby potatoes till completely done but not over boiled. Peel the potatoes and keep aside.
* Step 2
Make a paste of tomato, onion, ginger and garlic.
* Step 3
Take a kadai, add about 2 tablespoons of oil and heat it.
* Step 4
Once the oil is hot add the potatoes, fry them and keep them aside.
* Step 5
Now add the remaining oil, add bay leaves and cumin seeds.
* Step 6
As they turn aromatic, add the onion paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, salt, 3-4 green chilies and green peas.
* Step 7
Now saute them together for 2 minutes and add about 1 tablespoon of water.
* Step 8
Continue cooking till you see oil leaving the sides of the pan.
* Step 9
Now, add the potatoes along with 1 cup of hot water.
* Step 10
Add sugar and continue simmering for 5-10 minutes and then reduce till desired consistency.
* Step 11
Serve the aloor dum with phulko luchi, fried rice or porotta.
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