Easy Aloo Dum

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A friend shared this recipe with me, and it's really great. Easy to do and the best part- no onions to chop or become teary-eyed over. Nice change from the norm. Serve as a main dish with rotis or rice for 2, or for 4 as a side to your indian meal. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Boil whole potatoes in salted water until they are easy to peel- they should not be mushy.

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If you have the larger variety of small potatoes , cut them in half.

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While potatoes are boiling , grind together the tomatoes , red chili , ginger and garlic.

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Set aside.

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Prick the peeled and boiled potatoes with a fork and lightly saute them in 1 tbsp canola oil until they have a light golden crust and set aside on a plate.

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While the potatoes are frying , make a powder of the cloves , cardamoms , fennel seeds and whisk the powder with the yogurt.

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Set aside.

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In a pan , heat the remaining 1 tbsp canola oil , and add the tomato mixture.

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Cook , stirring frequently for 5-7 mins or until the raw smell of tomatoes and garlic is gone.

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Add the yogurt mixture slowly to the pan , continue stirring for 1-2 minutes.

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Add salt to taste , cumin powder and garam masala.

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If it looks dry , add about 1 / 2 cup of water at this point , and allow to cook for 5 minutes on low heat.

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Add the potatoes , stir.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, tomatoes, garlic cloves, ginger, dried red chilies, cumin powder, garam masala, cloves, cardamoms, fennel seed, plain yogurt, canola oil, salt