Dum Alu Kashmiri (Kashmiri Potatoes)
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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 kilogram medium potatoes -- peeled
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon asafetida
2 whole cloves
2 pieces cardamoms
1 piece bay leaf
1 stick cinnamon -- (2 cms)
1 1/2 cups beaten curds
2 tablespoons cashew nuts -- crushed
2 Cup oil
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Prick the potatoes with a fork. Heat oil and fry them to a golden brown. Keep aside. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a pan and fry cumin seeds. Add all the masala powders, asafetida, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon and the bay leaf. Cook till golden brown. Put in the fried potatoes and the beaten curd. Add the salt and 1 cup of water. Cook in a tightly covered vessel till potatoes are tender. Sprinkle water occasionally if required. Serve garnished with crushed nuts.