Aloo Dam Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
3 tbsp oil
1 bay leaf
1 onion
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2/3 tsp yogurt
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp coriander powder
1 lb potatoes
1 tomato
1 capsicum
Recipe
Preparation
Heat oil, add bay leaf and onion. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and
garlic and fry for another minute. Add mustard and cumin seeds. The
potatoes should be sliced, and the tomatoes and capsicum cut up. Add
these, mix well, and cook for 4-5 minutes, continuously stirring.
Sprinkle with turmeric, coriander and chili powder. Beat the yogurt
and blend into a smooth mixture. Add yogurt and salt. Mix gently,
cover and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.
Rajeev Krishnamoorthy, rajeev@twain.EE.CORNELL.EDU
Servings:
6
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