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Achari Dum Aloo

Achari Dum Aloo

Achari Dum Aloo — with layers of comforting spice and fork-tender baby potatoes, this is a quintessential Indian sabzi that features a rich onion-tomato gravy. With tanginess from achaar (pickles) and mustard oil to cut through the richness, you can dress this Aloo Dum up or down for a delicious meal!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword bengali
Custom Category Curries, Dinner, Indian Main Course, Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

  • 20 baby potatoes , boiled and peeled
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup shallots (onions) , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp green chilies and ginger , finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp mixed pickle , store bought, mashed with a spoon
  • salt , to taste
  • 2 tsp cilantro , finely chopped with tender stems
  • 1/2 tsp bengali garam masala grind 2 cardamoms, 1 cloves, 1 “ cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp green onions , finely chopped - optional

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat mustard oil on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, dried red chilies, and onions. Sauté for 2 minutes before adding garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
  2. Then, add in the tomato purée, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and roasted cumin powder. Mix until combined and then add in water. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until you start to see the oil come up on the sides.

  3. Now, add in your potatoes, achaar (pickles), salt, cilantro, and more water if needed. Cook covered for 1-2 minutes.

  4. Then, add in bengali garam masala and green onions. Fold together gently and your Achari Dum Aloo is ready! Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Achari Dum Aloo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 994mg28%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 397IU8%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.