Aloo Dum Awadhi

Description

 * Ethnicity - Awadhi, North Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 20 baby potatoes
 * 4 tbsp sugar
 * 3 tbsp tamarind extract
 * 2 tbsp chopped green coriander
 * oil for deep frying

Gravy

 * ¼ cup oil
 * ½ tsp fenugreek
 * 1 tsp oregano
 * a pinch asafoetida
 * ½ tsp nutmeg powder
 * ⅔ cup plain yogurt (dahi)
 * salt to taste
 * 1 tsp ginger paste
 * 1 tsp mustard seeds
 * ¼ tsp nigella seeds
 * 4 tbsp coriander powder
 * 1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
 * ½ tsp turmeric powder
 * ¼ tsp cumin powder
 * rock salt (kala namak) to taste
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Peel and wash the potatoes.
 * 2) Deep fry them in oil till golden brown.
 * 3) Keep aside.
 * 4) In a bowl mix ginger paste, fenugreek, mustard, oregano, nigella and asafoetida.
 * 5) In a pan heat a little oil, and add the ginger paste mixture, saute for a minute or two and then add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, nutmeg, both salts and ¼ cup water.
 * 6) Cover the pan and allow to cook for a minute.
 * 7) Add fried potatoes and yogurt and simmer until potatoes are done.
 * 8) Add tamarind extract and sugar.
 * 9) Garnish with chopped coriander.
 * 10) Serve hot with parathas or pooris.