Kashmiri dum aloo and aloo tikki hash bring together two comforting classics in one inviting bowl. Enjoy soft baby potatoes drenched in a rich and spiced gravy, perfectly complemented by those little crispy bits of tikki hash. This dish is vibrant, comforting, and simply lovable, the kind of dish that makes everyone feel at ease and ready to unwind together at the table.
Peel baby potatoes and prick them lightly with a fork.Parboil for 6 to 7 minutes and pat dry.
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Fry the potatoes
Heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes until golden. Drain them on a paper towel and set aside.
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Build the Kashmiri gravy
In the same pan, add cloves, bay leaf, and a pinch of asafoetida. Add in whisked yoghurt with chilli powder, fennel, and ginger powder. Cook on low heat and keep stirring until it thickens. Add water and salt, and then let it simmer.
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Slow-cook the dum aloo
Add the fried baby potatoes to the gravy. Cover and simmer to let it absorb the flavour.
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Make the aloo tikki hash
Mash boiled potatoes with corn flour, turmeric, cumin, chaat masala, and salt. Shape the mixture into small patties and shallow fry them until golden. Once all the tikkis are fried, break them into hash pieces.
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Combine and serve
Spoon some dum aloo into a bowl and crown it with a layer of crispy aloo tikki hash. Top it all off with garnishes of your choice.