DUM ALOO

INGREDIENTS:

 Potato                                      -     1/2  kg

 Tomatoes                                -     4

 Red chilly                                -      2

 Cumin seed                             -     1/2  tsp

 Cinnamon                                -       1 "

 Bay leaves                               -      2

 Asafoetida                               -      a pinch

 Ginger chopped                      -      1 tsp

 Turmeric powder                   -      1/2   tsp

 Chilly powder                         -       1   tsp

 Cuminseed powder                -      1/2 tsp

 Oil                                            -       4 tbsp

 Sugar                                        -       1/2  tsp

 Coriander leaves, chopped    -       1 tbsp

 Salt 

PREPARATION:

•   Boil and peel the potatoes. Heat oil in a pan and add the cuminseed, red chillies, cinnamon, bay leaves and asafoetida. Fry them well. Now, add the chopped ginger, turmeric, chilly and cuminseed powders and saute well. Add sugar and salt. Now, the potatoes and tomatoes can be added. Mix well and keep it closed, while cooking for another 5 minutes in medium flame.            
•  If gravy is required, add a  cup of hot water or coconut milk and cook for a minute. Garnish with coriander leaves.