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Dum Aloo – North Indian-Style Potato Curry

A rich, flavorful North Indian potato curry made with baby potatoes, aromatic spices, tomato-cashew paste, and yogurt. This recipe uses a simple, home-style method and is perfect for serving with roti, paratha, or rice. Also known as parota.

MediumNorth IndianServes 4

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Source Video
28m
Prep
1h 2m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.10
Total cost
$1.28
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Boil potatoes just until tender, not mushy.
  • Fry potatoes until golden for best texture.
  • Do not burn whole spices.
  • Sauté onion paste until raw smell is gone and oil separates.
  • Cook tomato-cashew paste until oil separates.
  • Add yogurt on low heat and stir constantly to prevent curdling.
  • Simmer potatoes in gravy for at least 18-20 minutes for flavor absorption.

Safety Warnings

  • Use caution when frying potatoes in hot oil to avoid splatters.
  • Let pressure from cooker release naturally before opening.
  • Handle hot pans and oil with care.

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