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How to Make a Dum Aloo Recipe with Mustard Oil

Made using baby potatoes cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy, Dum Aloo is a classic Indian meal. Using mustard oil in this recipe improves the flavors and adds a distinctive and strong taste that accentuates the meal’s enjoyment. We will walk you on how to make Dum Aloo with mustard oil—more especially, with Double Hiran Mustard Oil for best results—on this blog.

Ingredients

Dum Aloo made with mustard oil will call for the following ingredients:

• 500 grams baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 3 tablespoons Double Hiran Mustard Oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup yogurt, whisked
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

1. Boil the baby potatoes until they are just cooked but still firm. Peel and set them aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of Double Hiran Mustard Oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add the boiled potatoes to the pan and sauté until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Gravy

1. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of Double Hiran Mustard Oil.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and fennel powder. Mix well and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

3. Combine and Cook

1. Reduce the heat and toss the whipped yogurt into the pan, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
2. Taste and then cook the mixture for another five minutes, adding salt to suit.
3. Add the sautéed potatoes to the gravy and well mix to guarantee the masala covers them completely.
4. Cover the pan and let the potatoes soak in the flavors of the gravy while low heat simmering for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Add the garam masala and simmer for still another two minutes.

4. Serve

1. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
2. Serve hot with rice, roti, or naan.

Health Benefits

Using Double Hiran Mustard Oil in your Dum Aloo improves taste and offers other health advantages as well. Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which help heart health, mustard oil’s omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids included there also help lower inflammation and boost digestion.

Conclusion

Ultimately, a delicious and healthy Indian meal can be savored by cooking Dum Aloo with mustard oil. This traditional recipe gains unique taste and many health advantages from Double Hiran Mustard Oil. Today, try this easy and great recipe and savor the richness of Dum Aloo using Double Hiran Mustard Oil.