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Dum Aloo (Indian Potatoes)

A Pakistani dish of new potatoes, fennel and mint, seasoned with ginger and steamed.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Prick the potatoes with a fork and set on one side. Heat the oil in the deep-fat fryer or pan until hot. Fry the potatoes in batches until crisp and golden. They don't need to be completely cooked at this stage. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

  2. 2

    Put 2 tablespoons of the hot oil in another saucepan and add the tomato paste. Cook until the oil separates, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking.

  3. 3

    Add the ground spices and crumbled dried mint, reserving a pinch for the garnish. Season to taste with salt.

  4. 4

    Pour in the hot water, cover tightly and cook over a low heat for about 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are tender. The steam in the pan will cook the potatoes.

    7 min
  5. 5

    Serve warm, dusted with the reserved mint.

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