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Spicy Dum Aloo brings back happy memories from my childhood, eating it fresh out the pot with some hot rotis. Dum Aloo is such a simple dish, aromatic, and full of flavour. The aroma around the kitchen is so inviting. A perfect midweek, meat-free meal.

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal247
  • fat13g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs23g
  • sugars7g
  • fibre4g
  • protein7g
  • salt0.22g

Method

  • step 1

    Put the potatoes in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 10 mins, until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  • step 2

    Drizzle the oil into the pan and fry the potatoes for 3-4 mins over a medium-high heat until lightly golden all over. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  • step 3

    Stir in the onion, cardamom pods, bay, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds and kalonji (nigella) seeds. Fry for 6-8 mins until golden.

  • step 4

    Stir in the chopped tomato, ginger and garlic paste, fenugreek, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander and cumin. Cook for 1-2 mins until the tomato softens.

  • step 5

    Mix the gram flour and Greek yogurt together until smooth, then stir into the masala mixture. Pour in 100ml water, simmer for 1 min, then stir in the potatoes to coat with the masala sauce. Cover and steam for 8-10 mins over a low heat. Sprinkle with more kalonji seeds, chopped coriander, garam masala and cashews to serve.

Recipe tip

Garnish with crispy fried onions for extra texture.

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