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Dahi Aloo Recipe

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Dahi Aloo Recipe

Dahi Aloo is a flavorful North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) cooked in a spiced yogurt (dahi) gravy. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes (boiled and peeled)
  • 1 cup yogurt (dahi), whisked
  • 1 tablespoon gram flour (besan) – optional, helps prevent yogurt from curdling
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 dried red chili (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 1-inch ginger, grated or finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit or chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder (dhania)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Boil the potatoes:
    • Boil and peel the potatoes. Break them roughly into pieces or cubes.
  2. Prepare the yogurt mixture:
    • In a bowl, whisk the yogurt along with gram flour (if using). This prevents the yogurt from curdling.
  3. Temper the spices:
    • Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds (if using), dried red chili, and asafoetida. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
  4. Add ginger and green chilies:
    • Add the grated ginger and green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  5. Add spices:
    • Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Stir and cook the spices on low heat for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the yogurt mixture:
    • Lower the heat and slowly pour the whisked yogurt mixture into the pan, stirring continuously to avoid curdling. Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add potatoes:
    • Add the boiled potato cubes and mix well with the yogurt gravy. Add salt and cook for 5-7 minutes on low-medium heat until the potatoes absorb the flavors.
  8. Final seasoning:
    • Sprinkle garam masala and stir. Cook for another minute.
  9. Garnish and serve:
    • Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with roti, puri, or rice.

Enjoy your flavorful Dahi Aloo!

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