Aloo Dum Awadhi

II Aloo Dum Awadhi II

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

20 Baby Potatoes
3 tbsp. Tamarind extract
4 tsp. Sugar
Oil for deep frying
2 tsp. Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

For the Gravy :

2 tbsp. Oil
1 tsp. Ginger paste
1/2 tsp. Fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp. Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. Nigella seeds
1 tsp. Oregano
A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder
Salt as per taste
2 tbsp. coriander powder
Rock salt as per taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt (stirred)
1/4 cup water

Preparation:

Wash and peel the potatoes.
Deep fry them in oil till golden brown. Drain on a paper and keep aside.
In a bowl mix the ginger paste, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, oregano, nigella and asfoetida.
Heat oil in a pan and add the mixture, fry for a minute. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, salts, nutmeg powder and 1/4 cup water. Cover the pan and allow it to cook for a minute on low heat.
Add fried potatoes and stirred yogurt and mix well.
Simmer and cook covered until potatoes are done.
Add tamarind extract, sugar and mix.
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.