Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Description

 * Ethnicity - Kashmiri, North Indian


 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * Baby potatoes - 1/2 Kg
 * Garam masala - 1 tsp
 * Sugar - 1 tsp
 * Chilli powder - 1 tsp
 * Ginger - 2 cm, minced
 * Dry ginger powder - 1 tsp
 * Salt - to taste
 * Oil - to fry

For Seasoning
 * Oil - 5 tbsp
 * Cumin - 1 tsp
 * Cloves - 3
 * Green chillies - 3, chopped
 * Asafoetida - A pinch
 * Coriander leaves - to garnish

Directions

 * 1) Boil ( take care not to over cook. ) and peel the potatoes, prick all over with a fork and deep fry in hot oil till brown.
 * 2) Add garam masala, chilli powder, fresh and dry ginger, sugar and salt. Mix well and keep aside.
 * 3) Heat oil for seasoning in a kadai, add the seasoning ingredients, fry for few seconds, add the potatoes.
 * 4) Add ½ cup of water, cover and simmer till dry.