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Kashmiri Dum Olav

🇮🇳 Indian

Baby potatoes braised in fennel-yogurt gravy, the Kashmiri original. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 20 min Cook 29 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Potato3 medium, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Green Cardamom1 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fry the onions with a pinch of salt till deep golden; eight to ten minutes, and worth every one.

  2. 2

    Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook a full two minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.

  4. 4

    Turn the potato through the masala with the yogurt, add warm water and bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.

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