Dum Aloo Amritsari: Spicy Punjabi Recipe

Dum aloo is a popular recipe in India. This delightful aloo recipe has a number of versions in terms of the preparation technique and the spices used.This recipe is the authentic Punjabi version of this mouthwatering recipe.

Dum aloo Amritsari is prepared using baby potatoes. The potatoes are first deep fried and then cooked in a spicy gravy. The key element in the recipe is the mustard oil which adds to the flavour of this delightful dish.

So, try out this tangy and delicious vegetarian recipe of dum aloo amritsari and enjoy a sumptuous meal.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Baby potatoes- 500gms
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Hing (asafoetida)- a pinch
• Onions- 2 (chopped)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp
• Tomatoes- 3 (chopped)
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 1tbsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- for deep frying
• Mustard oil- 1tbsp
• Water- 2 cups
• Chopped coriander leaves- for garnish

Procedure

1. Peel and wash the potatoes. Prick them all over with the help of a fork.
2. Keep these potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes.
3. After that heat oil in a deep frying pan.
4. Deep fry the potatoes on low flame till they turn golden brown in colour.
5. Once done, drain the excess oil from the potatoes on paper towels.
6. Now heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and hing. Fry for about a minute.
7. Add onions and fry on medium heat till the turn golden brown.
8. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for about 2-3 minutes.
9. Then add the chopped tomatoes, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cook for about 5 minutes till the tomatoes turn mushy.
10. Add about half a cup of water to it and mix well.
11. Now add the fried potatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes till the potatoes absorb the gravy.
12. Add garam masala powder and stir well.
13. Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

The spicy and tasty dum aloo Amritsari is ready to be served. It goes well with crispy pooris or jeera rice.