Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a delectable Baby Potato Curry served with fragrant pilaf, steamed rice or flatbreads.
What is the difference between Punjabi Dum Aloo and Kashmiri Dum aloo?
Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a traditional dish from Kashmir made with baby potatoes simmered in a yogurt-based gravy flavored with fennel, dry ginger, and Kashmiri red chili, typically without onion or garlic. It has a thinner, aromatic, and subtly spicy sauce, often cooked in mustard oil for a distinct tang. In contrast, Punjabi Dum Aloo features a rich, creamy gravy made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and cream or cashew paste, seasoned with garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves. The Punjabi version is heartier and spicier, with a thicker texture and a more indulgent, restaurant-style flavor. Click here for a low fat version of the Punjabi Dum Aloo
Unique quality about Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri cuisine is known for its rich and aromatic flavors. It often incorporates a variety of spices such as fennel, ginger, and cloves, which give the dishes a unique taste. The cuisine heavily relies on dairy products like yogurt and cream, adding richness to the dishes. Kashmiri cuisine also features a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, including dishes like Rogan Josh and Dum Aloo. Additionally, the use of dried fruits like apricots and nuts adds a hint of sweetness to many Kashmiri dishes, like this Kashmiri Kahwa, a delicacy.
For the foodie – apples, lotus stem, saffron, walnuts, dry fruits and meat make up most of the basic ingredients and even the Kashmiri Pandits are known to eat both veg and non-veg food. The Kashmiri Wazwan (or Thali) apparently contains 36 decadent dishes which are sure to tickle the palate..
Today’s post is the popular Dum Aloo Kashmiri served with Jeera rice / Plain rice / Roti (flatbread)
Other curries / vegan gravies that can be served with Rice / Roti:
Cuisine : Kashmiri Course : Side Dish / Accompaniment
Served with : Tandoori Roti or Paneer Kulcha or any flat bread or just steamed rice
Spice Level : Medium to spicy
Prep Time :15-20 mins, Cooking time : 30 mins ; Serves : 4
Ingredients to make Dum Aloo Kashmiri:
- Baby potatoes – 500 gms (approx.)
- Kashmiri chilli powder – 2.5 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Black salt – 1/2 tsp
- Salt -1 tsp
- Bay leaves – 2
- Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp
- Coriander powder – 3 tsp
- Fennel powder – 1 tsp
- Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
- Tomato puree – 1.5 cup
- Yoghurt – 3/4 cup
- Cashew Puree / Cream – 3.5 TBSP
- Oil or Ghee – 2 TBSP
PIN FOR LATER
How to make Dum Aloo Kashmiri:
- Par boil the potatoes. Prick them all over and shallow fry or bake them till ¾ done. Usually these potatoes are deep fried, but we prefer to bake or toss them in very little oil
- Sprinkle black salt all over them.
- Mix the dry masalas – Kashmiri Chilli powder,Turmeric, Coriander powder, fennel powder and keep aside
- Heat oil or ghee, sauté the bayleaf and asafoetida. Now add the tomato puree and sauté for 4-6 mins
- Gently add the masalas dissolved in the water and salt and mix on low flame . Add a dash of yoghurt and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes.
- Add potatoes and mix well.
- Add 1 cup more water and bring to a simmer – about 4-6 mins
- Finish with the cream and coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with Roti or Rice.
nice poem… thanks for sharing and walking us through the beauty… love dum aloo and this looks good!!
Dum aloo looks so perfectly done and delicious!thanks for trying and liking it !
This was my first pick for this state but had to chance the dish for my husband's sake. Dum aloo has been on my to do list for quite some time. Yours looks delicious.
Nice healthy variation. The deep frying has kept me from trying this recipe.
Thats a wonderful peom, reading it makes me to feel virtually the natural beauty of J & K..Earlier for me Kashmiri dish means Dum aloo, i love this dish to the core.
such a beautiful poetry apt for the state…and lovely recipe to go along with it..
Same pinch Kalyani..Your dum aloo looks so creamy and delicious….
thats a beautiful poem…and the dum aaloo, well one can never fail with them, lovely recipe.
Dum aloo looks super inviting…
poem was so lovingly written.. dum aloo looks yummy.
I love dum aloo so much..very nicely done!
Love the poem, Kalyani. Dum aloo looks wonderful!
what a beautiful poem
Beautiful poem Kalyani. As for dum aloo can aloo ever go wrong? Yum.
Dum allo looks great and as you mentioned, those few lines capture the essence of J&K.