Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Direct from the Northern areas of the Subcontinent is a vegetarian delight. Easy to cook and offering a great taste for a change, try these Kashmiri Dum Aloo.

INGREDIENTS:
* 18-20 small-sized potatoes
* 5 Dried Kashmiri chillies
* 2 Cups of Yogurt
* 1 Tsp of Dry Ginger Powder
* ½ Tsp of Cardamom Powder
* 2 Tbsp of Fennel Powder
* A Large Pinch of Clove Powder
* A Pinch of Asafoetida
* ½ Tsp of Roasted Cumin Powder
* ½ Tsp of Garam Masala Powder
* ¼ Cup of Mustard Oil
* Oil to deep fry
* Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start off by peeling and pricking the potatoes all over with the help of a fork. This should be done well to make the potatoes mellow. Now keep these in salted water for fifteen minutes.
2. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potatoes on medium heat till golden brown.
3. Make a paste of dried Kashmiri red chillies.
4. Whisk the yogurt with Kashmiri red chilli paste, cardamom powder, dry ginger powder and fennel powder.
5. Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add clove powder and asafoetida. Add half a cup of water and salt and bring to boil.
6. Stir in the yogurt mixture and bring it to boil too. Add fried potatoes and cook till the potatoes absorb the gravy and oil floats on top.
7. Serve hot, garnished with freshly roasted cumin powder and garam masala powder.

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