Had unexpected guests yesterday night. Thank God, there were boiled Potatoes and some vegetables in the fridge which I always keep in case of emergency. So I set out to make the mouth watering Dum Aloo dish along with Vegetable Jhalfrezie. I would love to share it with you.
Dum Aloo
Dum Aloo is a classic North Indian dish with baby potatoes boiled in a rich and spicy tomato based gravy.
This heart warming bowl of comfort along with Indian flat breads can transport one to food heaven!! :)
Today a very Indian recipe that does perfect justice to my favorite Aloo coming for you. I hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients
Boiled Potatoes medium 8
Onion 1 large,chopped fine
Ginger Paste 1 tbsp
Tomato Paste 1 1/2 cups
Coriander leaves 1/2 cup,finely chopped
Salt to taste
Kashmiri Chili pd 1/2 tsp
Turmeric(Haldi) a large pinch
Asafoetida(Hing) a large pinch
Coriander pd 1 tbsp
Garam Masala pd 1/2 tsp
Roasted Cumin pd 1 tsp
Kasuri Methi pd 1 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp
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| DUM ALOO |
Deep fry potatoes to golden. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. Saute onion till golden.
Add ginger & tomato paste.
Saute for 2 min. Add chili, coriander, Asafoetida, turmeric,salt & coriander leaves.
Cook till oil leaves sides.
Add potatoes & enough water for a thick gravy.
Cook on a slow heat,covered for 10 min. Add Garam masala,cumin & Methi pd.Cook for 3 min. Serve hot,garnished with Parathas/Puris.
For a more exotic taste, add 50 gm of Khoya mixed with water.
*You can also substitute tomato with thick yogurt.
Serves: 4
Time required: 30 mins
Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve with your favourite breads.
Vegetable Jhalfrezie
Another delectable was Vegetable Jhalfrezie. I first had this sumptuous dish in a new & cosy restaurant in Udaipur (Rajasthan) way back in 1989 as no energy was left after buying vegetables in the scorching heat of May :) & since then, me & my family got hooked to it.
Usage of different colored vegetables provides us various Vitamins, Anti-oxidants and Minerals. So the more vegetables we use the more better it would be.
It is so filling and tasty too. Lets see how to prepare it.
Ingredients
Capsicum 3
Onion 2 large
Tomatoes 2 large
Boiled Peas 1 cup
Cabbage 1/2 cup shredded
Green Chilies 2 deseeded & slitted lengthwise
Boiled Corn 1/2 cup
Paneer 1/2 cup cut into small cubes
Cheese (Opt) 2 cubes
Chili Sauce 2 tbsp
Cornflour 2 level tsp
Salt to taste
Pepper 1/4 tsp
Herbs a large pinch
Butter 1 tbsp
Cream/Fresh Malai 1/2 cup
Milk 2 tbsp
Cut vegetables into square chunks. Heat butter. Saute Capsicum,onion,cabbage,Green Chilies till a slight change in color.
Add peas,corn & Paneer, cook for 2 min.Add spices.
Add cornflour & mix well quickly.Lower heat. Mix Milk & cream.
Add to the vegetables.
Add sauce & Tomatoes. Keep stirring.
Add grated cheese. Mix well.Simmer for 3 min.
Garnish with herbs. Dot with chili sauce.
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Vegetable Jhalfrezie |
Serve hot with Garlic Bread/Naan/Puris/Parathas.
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