Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Description

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

Ingredients

 * ½ kg baby potatoes
 * 1 tsp garam masala
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 1 tsp chilli powder
 * 2 cm ginger minced
 * 1 tsp dry ginger powder
 * salt to taste
 * oil to fry

Seasoning

 * 5 tbsp oil
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * 3 cloves
 * 3 green chillies, chopped
 * a pinch asafoetida
 * 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.
 * 3) Mix well and keep aside.
 * 4) Heat oil for seasoning in a kadai, add the seasoning ingredients, fry for few seconds, add the potatoes.
 * 5) Add ½ cup of water, cover and simmer till dry.