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500 grams baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
30 ml refined oil
250 grams curd (Dahi) (curd), whisked
1 large onion, finely chopped
250 grams tomatoes, pureed
15 grams ginger garlic paste
6 grams cumin powder
6 grams fennel powder
6 grams dry ginger powder
6 grams Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)
5 grams turmeric powder
5 grams cinnamon powder
5 grams cardamom powder
70 grams cashew nuts, soaked and ground to a paste
15 grams Salt
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. **Prepare Potatoes:**
Boil the baby potatoes until they are cooked. Peel them and prick them with a fork.
2. **Prepare Cashew Paste:**
Soak cashew nuts in warm water for about 15 minutes. Grind them to a smooth paste.
3. **Prepare Gravy:**
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
4. **Add Spices:**
Add cumin powder, fennel powder, dry ginger powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well.
5. **Add Curd (Dahi) and Cashew Paste:**
Add whisked Curd (Dahi) and cashew paste. Cook for a few minutes until the masala is well-cooked.
6. **Add Potatoes:**
Add the boiled and pricked baby potatoes. Mix gently to coat the potatoes with the masala.
7. **Dum Cooking:**
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on low heat (dum) for about 2025 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into the potatoes.
8. **Garnish and Serve:**
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo is ready to be served. Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.
Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of Kashmiri Dum Aloo as a delicious side dish in your Indian meal.