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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We are starting the new Edition from this week. I picked 'One Vegetable three ways' for BM#88 week 1 and this is the last recipe featuring Potatoes.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Wash and prick baby aloo.
- Pressure cook for 4 whistles. If you are in a hurry, you can quickly release the pressure by gently releasing the pressure.
- 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
vaishalisabnani says
Yes , after a hectic marathon these regular BM
Posts are so much simpler and easy . The Dum aloo is actually a easy recipe here , I normally make a elaborate one with stuffing . Looks nice and creamy .
Varada says
This may be the quick version compared to real recipe but it is pretty elaborate for the morning rush. The gravy looks creamy with the cashews and cream
Priya Suresh says
Wow what a quick version and this dum aloo masala will definitely please my potato loving family.. Delightful masala.
Gayathri Kumar says
I love such easy breezy gravies. After seeing your potato posts, I made a dry roast for my daughter yesterday and she loved it. This dum aloo with cashews is so creamy and perfect for rotis..
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
I wish my girls loved potatoes as much as I do... 🙁 I would have made them almost every day then! The easy dum aloo is looking so tempting...
Harini says
I agree it is an easy and yummy version. Kudos to you for managing two blogs , two mega marathons and then the regular blogging too...
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
Lovely, Dum aloo in 30 minutes straight. Sometimes simple dishes are the best and the comforting ones.
Sandhiya says
Quick fix for rotis, within 30 mins, sounds perfect. Cashews and cream surely enhance the taste and richness of this Dum Aloo. All 3 recipes with the potatoes are awesome, Valli.
Nalini says
This is one simple and easy to make version of dum aloo.Curry looks creamy and rich..
Pavani says
That is such an easy version of dum aloo Valli. Will definitely have to try it for my kids some time.
Padmajha PJ says
That is such a creamy gravy Srivalli. I remember we making one such version for ICC and we really loved it! And such quick dishes are really a boon in the morning rush times!