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20-Minute Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Baby potatoes in a rich tomato-yogurt sauce, spiked with warm spices and cooked in one skillet until tender and glossy. Ready in 20 minutes—no soaking, no long simmer.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
6g
20-Minute Kashmiri Dum Aloo
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1.5 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder, cumin, and fennel seeds (or garam masala)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Halve the baby potatoes. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and just starting to brown, ~4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and spice blend; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add crushed tomatoes and yogurt, stirring until smooth. Add potatoes and 0.5 tsp salt.

  5. 5

    Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 10–12 minutes.

  6. 6

    Uncover, stir gently, and taste for salt and spice. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch) with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board and knife

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