Bengali Aloor Dum
Serves 6
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Potato (small & round) - 1/2 kg. | Oil - for frying |
| Salt - to taste | Onion Paste - 125 gms. |
| Ginger Paste - 30 gms. | Curd - 50 gms. |
| Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp. | Clove - 6 Nos. |
| Cinnamon - 2 sticks | Cardamom - 5 Nos. |
| Cumin Seed - 1 tsp. | Turmeric Powder - 1 1/2 tsp. |
| Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp | Sugar - 1/2 tsp. |
| Lemon Juice - 1 lemon | Green Chilli - 5 Nos. |
| Fresh Coriander Leaves - 25 gms. | |
Method
- Peel the small and round potatoes and keep in salty water for 1/2 hour. Fry in oil till golden brown and firm. Keep aside.
- Take oil in a handi and crackle the cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. Add the onion paste. Stir for about 5-6 minutes till oil comes to the sides.
- Add the ginger paste and stir for another 2 minutes. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
- Bhunno (simmer). Broil cumin seeds in a dry pan and grind them to a powder. Add sugar and broiled cumin powder and stir for 2 minutes.
- Beat the curd and add to the handi. Lower the temperature and immerse the fried potatoes for simmering.
- Cook till potatoes are tender by covering the top of the handi. Do not let the steam escape.
- Add garam masala powder and close the lid. Take off the fire. Serve hot garnished with slit green chillies and chopped coriander leaves.
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 194 | Carotene ( μg ) | 198.57 |
| Protein (g) | 2.56 | Vitamin C (mg) | 17.19 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 25.03 | Mg (mg) | 51.78 |
| Fat (g) | 9.36 | Na (mg) | 12.9 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.45 | K (mg) | 256.46 |
| Minerals (g) | 1.05 | Mn (mg) | 0.57 |
| Calcium (mg) | 58.19 | Zn (mg) | 0.67 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 66.17 | Cr (mg) | 0.011 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.98 | ||
Modification
Boil and roast potatoes instead of frying it.| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Potato (small & round) - 1/2 kg. | Oil – 30g |
| Salt - to taste | Onion Paste - 125 gms. |
| Ginger Paste - 30 gms. | Curd - 50 gms. |
| Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp. | Clove - 6 Nos. |
| Cinnamon - 2 sticks | Cardamom - 5 Nos. |
| Cumin Seed - 1 tsp. | Turmeric Powder - 1 1/2 tsp. |
| Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp | Sugar - 1/2 tsp. |
| Lemon Juice - 1 lemon | Green Chilli - 5 Nos. |
| Fresh Coriander Leaves - 25 gms. | |
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| MACRONUTRIENTS | |
| Energy (Kcal) | 164 |
| Protein (g) | 2.56 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 25.03 |
| Fat (g) | 6.03 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.45 |
| Minerals (g) | 1.05 |