How long does Kashmiri Dum Aloo take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kashmiri Dum Aloo serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kashmiri Dum Aloo vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kashmiri Dum Aloo spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kashmiri Dum Aloo?

500 grams Baby Potatoes, 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 cup Curd, 2 tsp Fennel Powder, ½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kashmiri Dum Aloo?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kashmiri Dum Aloo?

About 322 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Name: Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri
Ingredients: 500 grams Baby Potatoes; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Curd; 2 tsp Fennel Powder; ½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; For Deep Frying Oil; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 Black Cardamom; 2 inch Cinnamon; ½ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Cashew Paste; 1¼ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

45 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as dum aloo, aloo dum · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies

Kashmiri dum aloo: fried baby potatoes in a curd gravy of fennel, dry ginger and Kashmiri chilli, in mustard oil. Spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Baby Potatoes500 grams
Salt2¼ tsp
Water1 cup
Curd1 cup
Fennel Powder2 tsp
Dry Ginger Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Black Cardamom1
Cinnamon2 inch
Cumin½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Cashew Paste2 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	322kcal	1288kcal
Protein	6.3g	25g
Carbohydrate	30g	120g
Fat	21g	82g
Fibre	5.6g	22g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Cookd masalas for baby potatoes

Method

1
Pressure cook the potatoes for 1 whistle. Peel the baby potatoes and prick them with a fork.
Baby PotatoesSaltWater
2
In a bowl, combine curd, fennel powder, dry ginger powder, coriander powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder into a smooth paste.
CurdFennel PowderDry Ginger PowderCoriander PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
3
Fry the potatoes until they turn golden brown.
Oil
4
Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point. Turn off the flame and allow it to cool slightly. Turn the heat back on and add black cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
Mustard OilBlack CardamomCinnamonCuminAsafoetida
5
On a very low flame, add the curd mixture and stir continuously until the oil floats on top. Add cashew paste for extra richness.
Cashew Paste
6
Add salt and water and bring it to a boil. Add the fried potatoes, cover and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes. Add coriander leaves, mix well and serve.
SaltWaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kashmiri Dum Aloo take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kashmiri Dum Aloo serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kashmiri Dum Aloo vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kashmiri Dum Aloo spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kashmiri Dum Aloo?: 500 grams Baby Potatoes, 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 cup Curd, 2 tsp Fennel Powder, ½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kashmiri Dum Aloo?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kashmiri Dum Aloo?: About 322 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.