Zesty Bangladeshi Aloo Dum with Mustard Seeds

Name: Zesty Bangladeshi Aloo Dum with Mustard Seeds
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g baby potatoes; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp red chili powder; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1-inch ginger; 2 tbsp yogurt; Fresh coriander leaves; Green chilies

Spice-infused potatoes with robust mustard flavors

A fragrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Bangladeshi cooking to your table, with zesty potatoes enlivened by aromatic spices and mustard seeds.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

500g baby potatoes

peeled and parboiled

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp mustard oil

For the Spice Mix

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp red chili powder

For the Masala Paste

1 medium onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1-inch ginger

grated

2 tbsp yogurt

For Garnishing

Fresh coriander leaves

chopped

Green chilies

sliced

Preparation

Preparing the Potatoes

Parboil potatoes

Parboil the baby potatoes for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Fry potatoes

Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the potatoes until golden, set aside.

Season

Sprinkle with salt and keep warm.

Preparing the Spice Mix

Dry roast seeds

Dry roast the mustard seeds and cumin seeds until fragrant, then grind coarsely.

Do not burn the mustard seeds as they can turn bitter.

Combine spices

Combine with coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Set aside

Set the spice mix aside for later use.

Grinding fresh spices enhances their flavor profile.

Cooking Process

Making Masala Paste

Blend onion, garlic, ginger, and yogurt into a smooth paste.

Infusing Spices

Sauté the masala paste until it begins to separate from the oil.

Finishing Touches

Add the spice mix and potatoes, stir well with a splash of water, and cook until the potatoes absorb the flavors.

Plating & Serving