Easy Dum Aloo Masala

Easy Dum Aloo Masala is a simple potato gravy that gets done under 30 mins and you can easily make this for your kids lunch box. This simple gravy is made with baby potato and makes a delicious side dish with rotis.

Sometime back when I was in need to make a quick side dish to pack for the kids, I had baby potatoes on hand and only about 30 mins to spare. So this came about. This may not be such an elaborate gravy as the regular Dum Aloo is made, however, my kids enjoyed it and since I was able to make it in the morning rush hour, I was very impressed with the taste.

The cashew and cream surely make this a creamy gravy and you can improvise by adding ginger garlic paste and few more spices to make it more intense. I felt for a simple meal, this gravy was very good.

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Easy Dum Aloo Masala

Ingredients Needed:

250 gms Potato I used baby potatoes
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 cup Onions finely chopped
1 cup Tomato Puree
5 Cashews
A Pinch Turmeric Powder
3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder, roasted
1/4 tsp Garam Masala
1 tbsp Cream
Handful Coriander Leaves

Wash and prick baby aloo.
Pressure cook for 4 whistles.
Cool n peel the skin.
Heat 2 tsp oil, add 1 medium bay leaf, add 1 finely chopped medium onion.
Saute until slightly browned.
The puree 2 medium tomatoes along with 5 whole cashews. Add to the pan.
Simmer and add a pinch of turmeric and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins.
Then add red chilli powder, coriander powder, 1/2 roasted cumin powder, 1/4 tsp garam Masala.
Add the cooked aloo.
Simmer and cook for 10 mins.
Oil would have come out on the sides.
Add 1 cup water and bring to boil.
When the gravy is thick, add 1 tbsp cream. Simmer for 2 mins.
Add chopped coriander leaves.

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Easy Dum Aloo Masala

Easy Dum Aloo Masala is a simple potato gravy that gets done under 30 mins and you can easily make this for your kids lunch box. This simple gravy is made with baby potato and makes a delicious side dish with rotis.

• CourseMain Dish – Gravies
• CuisineNorth Indian
• By Cook MethodPressure Cooker, Stovetop
• OccasionLunch Box
• By DietKid Friendly
• Dish TypeGravy Side Dishes

Servings3 people

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

• 250gms Potato I used baby potatoes
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2cup Onions finely chopped
• 1cup Tomato Puree
• 5 Cashews
• A Pinch Turmeric powder
• 3/4tsp Red Chilli powder
• 3/4tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2tsp Cumin Powderroasted
• 1/4tsp Garam Masala
• 1tbsp Cream
• Handful Coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Wash and prick baby aloo.
2. Pressure cook for 4 whistles. If you are in a hurry, you can quickly release the pressure by gently releasing the pressure.
3. Cool n peel the skin.
4. Heat 2 tsp oil, add 1 medium bay leaf, add 1 finely chopped medium onion.
5. Saute until slightly browned.
6. The puree 2 medium tomatoes along with 5 whole cashews. Add to the pan.
7. Simmer and add a pinch of turmeric and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins.
8. Then add red chilli powder, coriander powder, 1/2 roasted cumin powder, 1/4 tsp garam Masala.
9. Add the cooked aloo.
10. Simmer and cook for 10 mins.
11. Oil would have come out on the sides.
12. Add 1 cup water and bring to boil.
13. When the gravy is thick, add 1 tbsp cream. Simmer for 2 mins.
14. Add chopped coriander leaves

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