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Aloor Dum

Onion = 1 medium (chopped)

Ginger = 5 gm

Cloves = 4

Cinnamon = 3 sticks

Water = 2 Cups

Potatoes = 1 1/2 kg (small size)

Turmeric Powder = 1 3/4 tsp

Mustard Oil = 2 Cups

Bay leaves = 2

Cumin Seeds = 1 tsp

Tomato = 1 large(chopped)

Red Chilli Powder = 3 1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder = 2 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder =1 1/2 tsp

Sugar = 1 tsp potatoes

Ghee  = 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Methods of preparation

1. Grind cloves and cinnamon into a powder.
2. Put 1 cup water and potatoes in cooker.
3. Close cooker, bring to full pressure on high flame then  reduce flame and cook for 2 
4. minute.
5. Remove cooker from flame. And release pressure from the cooker.
6. Open cooker, then remove and peel potatoes. Sprinkle 3/4 tsp turmeric powder on potatoes. And mix it well
7. Group potatoes into 3 batches. Heat oil in a deep frying pan for about 5-10 minutes. Fry each batch till gets golden brown color.
8. In a large pan, heat 1/4 cup oil. Add bay leaves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add chopped onion and fry till golden brown colour.
9. Add ground paste. Saute fry for 3 minutes.
10. Add tomato ,chilli, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, sugar and turmeric powder 1 tsp. Cook till oil separate from masala, continously stiring it.
11. Add potatoes. Saute gently to mix potato well with masala add powdered spices and 1 cup water. Saute and reduce the flame and simmer till potatoes are hot.
12. Spray ghee evenly over potatoes and serve hot.