Dum Aloo (Potatoes in gravy)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb small potatoes (plum size)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 fine chopped green chili
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp curd

• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

Method

Wash the potatoes and boil in water till tender. 

Take them out and prick them all over with a fork.

Add about 3 tsp water to yogurt and mix all the spices in it. Stir well to make a paste.

Heat a non-stick frying pan and put oil. 

When the oil starts smoking, add the cummin seeds and stir for a few seconds. 

Add garlic-ginger paste, onions and chillies and fry well

Add the curd mix and cook on medium heat for 5 mins (stir frequently) until oil separates 
Add tomato paste and stir well for 1/2 a minute.

Add potatoes, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Add the lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander.