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Kashmiri Dum Aloo

A rich and decadent stuffed potato Curry from Kashmir. Baby potatoes are stuffed with paneer and then cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. Serve with rotis or naan.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: kashmiri
Servings: 34 serving

Ingredients

For the Potatoes:

  • 3 Potatoes - medium, halved
  • ½ cup Paneer , grated
  • 2 tbsps Ricotta Cheese , strained (substitute with unsweetened khoya)
  • 1 tsp Methi Kasoori
  • ½ tsp Chili powder Red
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tsps Cashews Raisins & each, chopped
  • to taste Salt

For the Gravy:

  • 1 Onion Large
  • 1 tsp Ginger+garlic paste
  • 2 Chilies Green
  • 8 ~ 10 Cashews
  • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
  • 1 cup Tomato puree
  • 2 ~ 3 tbsp Cream
  • 1 tsp methi Kasoori
  • 1 tsp red chili Kashmiri
  • to taste Salt

For Spice powder:

  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp jeera Shah
  • 2 pods Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Cinnamon " piece
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 2 chilies Whole dry red
  • 1 tsp Coriander seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the Potatoes: Deep fry the potatoes until fork tender. Adjust the flame to make sure that the potatoes don't change color. Remove onto a paper lined plate and coo;l.
  • In a small bowl, combine paneer, ricotta (or khoya), chili powder, garam masala, kasoori methi, salt, cashews and raisins. Mix well and divide into 6 equal size balls.
  • Once cool enough to handle, gently scoop out the centers of the potatoes and stuff them with the stuffing. Keep ready.
  • Make the Spice powder: Dry roast the spices until fragrant. Grind into a powder and set aside.
  • Make the Gravy: Grind the onions along with green chilies.
  • Soak cashews and poppy seeds in warm water for 30minutes. Grind to a smooth paste.
  • Heat 1tbsp oil+2tsp ghee in a pan; add the onion paste and ginger+garlic paste and fry until pink.
  • Add the cashew+poppy seed paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Next add the tomato puree and cook till oil starts to come out around the edges.
  • Add the ground spices and mix well. Add water to get the desired consistency. Cook on low flame until the curry is thick.
  • To Assemble: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the stuffed potatoes in a oven safe baking dish and pour the gravy on top. Bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot with Kashmiri roti or any roti or rice dish.
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