Dhaba Style Aloo Dum Recipe
Dhaba style dishes are renowned for their bold flavors and rustic charm, and Aloo Dum is no exception. This North Indian curry, featuring spicy and tangy potatoes, is a treat for your taste buds. Follow this recipe to recreate the authentic Dhaba Style Aloo Dum in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
For the Aloo Dum:
– 500g baby potatoes, parboiled and peeled
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 2-3 dried red chilies
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
– 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
– 2 large tomatoes, pureed
– 1/2 cup yogurt
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– Salt to taste
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
For the Dhaba-Style Gravy:
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 onions, finely chopped
– 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
– 2-3 cloves
– 2-3 green cardamom pods
– 1-inch cinnamon stick
– 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
– Salt to taste
– 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Aloo Dum:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan. Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, bay leaf, and asafoetida. Sauté for a minute or until the spices release their aroma.
2. Add parboiled baby potatoes and sauté them until they turn golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
4. Stir in the tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook this mixture until the oil starts to separate from the tomatoes.
5. Add yogurt and cook for a few more minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
6. Return the sautéed baby potatoes to the pan. Mix well, ensuring they are coated with the spicy tomato-yogurt mixture.
7. Sprinkle garam masala and cook for a few more minutes until the potatoes are well-cooked and the flavors meld together. Set this Aloo Dum mixture aside.
Dhaba-Style Gravy:
1. In a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, cloves, green cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté for a minute or until the spices release their aroma.
2. Add finely chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, and red chili powder. Cook for a couple of minutes.
5. Pour in water and cook until the oil separates from the spices and the mixture thickens.
Bringing It Together:
1. Combine the Aloo Dum mixture with the Dhaba-Style Gravy and mix well.
2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together, and the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
3. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or paratha.
Dhaba Style Aloo Dum is a spicy and flavorful dish that embodies the soul of North Indian roadside cuisine. Enjoy this satisfying curry with your loved ones, and savor the rich blend of spices and textures that make it a dhaba classic.