DUM ALOO

U need:
Medium sized potatoes: 250 gms                       Onion : 1 big
Jeera : 1/2 tsp                                                   Kashmiri chilli powder: 1 tsp
Ginger paste : 2 tsp                                          Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Curd : 2 tablesp                                               Salt to taste
Sugar ; 1/2 tsp                                                 Oil to fry the potatoes ; 3 tablesp
Oil : 1 tablesp                                                  Bay leaf : 1

Dry roast and grind to a powder: (Dum Masala)
Cinnamon stick : 2
Cloves : 2
Cardamom pods : 3
Bay leaf :1
Coriander seeds ; 1 tsp

Method :
1. Wash the potatoes well in cold water.Cut into quarters with the skin on.Pat dry  on a towel and keep aside.
2. Slice the onions thinly. Heat 3 tablesp of oil in a kadai and when hot fry the potatoes in batches till light brown.Drain off the oil and keep aside.
3. In the same oil add 1 bay leaf and jeera, Sauté,Now add the sliced onions and fry well.Add 1 tablesp of oil and continue stirring.Add the ginger paste, turmeric powder,kashmiri chilli powder and stir further.Add the curds.
4. Keep stirring and when the masala is cooked and the oil floats up add the fried potatoes.Saute continuously for 5 to 6 mins.Add salt and sugar.Add 1 and 1/2 cup of water,cover with a lid and the let the potatoes cook.
5.Remove lid,add the dry roasted and powdered Dum masala.Mix well and test for salt.Add 1/2 cup water,cover and simmer for 2 mins.
6.Remove the lid,add finely chopped coriander leaves,mix well.
7. Serve hot with rotis or rice and dal.

Note: This is a very aromatic and tasty dish from Bengal.This dish goes best with hot puris.
          Happy Cooking!!!!!!!!!! Happy Eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!