Nepali Aloo Dum Recipe (Easy Potato Curry)

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb potatoes (red or baby) /4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp lemon
• 1/2 tsp sichuan pepper (timmur)
• 1 tsp crushed ginger
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 chopped green chilies
• 1 tbsp olive oil or any vegetable oil
• 3 cup water (Boil potatoes)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in water. Let them cook for approximately 10 minutes over medium-high heat, then check if they are ready by piercing them with a fork.

2. 2

   Once half-boiled, peel and cut the potato into small pieces.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add cumin seeds. Let it cook for a min. Then add green chili.

4. 4

   Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

5. 5

   After that, add ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.

6. 6

   After that, add all spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin, Sichuan pepper, and red chili powder) into the pan and cook for a minute or two.

7. 7

   Add the diced tomatoes. Once soft, addwater to the pan and simmer until mushy.

8. 8

   Place the boiled potatoes in the pan, mix everything well, and ensure they are well-coated with the spice mixture. Add water and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat.

9. 9

   Add lemon and salt. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, and give it a final stir.

10. 10

    Finally garnish with fresh coriander leaves.