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

For the Gravy :


 * 1/4 Cup oil
 * 1/2 TSP. fenugreek
 * 1 TSP. oregano
 * A pinch asafoetida
 * 1/2 TSP. nutmeg powder
 * 2/3 Cup plain yogurt (dahi)
 * Salt to taste
 * 1 TSP. ginger paste
 * 1 TSP. mustard seeds
 * 1/4 TSP nigella seeds
 * 4 tbsp. coriander powder
 * 1 TSP. red chilli powder or to taste
 * 1/2 TSP. turmeric powder
 * 1/4 TSP. cumin powder
 * Rock salt (kala Namak) to taste
 * Salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Peel and wash the potatoes. Deep fry them in oil till golden brown. Keep aside.
 * 2) In a bowl mix ginger paste, fenugreek, mustard, oregano, nigella and asafoetida.
 * 3) 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 1/4 cup water. Cover the pan and allow to cook for a minute.
 * 4) Add fried potatoes and yogurt and simmer until potatoes are done.
 * 5) Add tamarind extract and sugar.
 * 6) Garnish with chopped coriander.
 * 7) Serve hot with parathas or pooris.