Saturday, June 28, 2014

Aloo Chaman


Aloo Chaman is a simple dish where aloo & corn is cooked in onion paste with a variety of spices. This dish was an experiment and am glad it turned out really well.  Here is the recipe...

Cooking Time:  30 mins                                                                             Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 mins                                                                       Category:  Main Course -Veg


 Ingredients:
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Aloo Chaman
Aloo - 250 gms
Corn Kernels - 150 gms
Kasuri Methi - 2 tsp
Onions  - 2
Methi - 2 sticks
Coriander - 1 stick
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Jeera seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 2-3 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Saunf powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Vegetable/cooking oil - 2 Tbsp


Preparation Method:
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  • Chop onions, blanch methi & coriander leaves and blend them along with chopped onions into a thick paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, jeera and chopped aloo cubes and saute them until aloo turns golden brown.
  • Add corn kernels to this and mix the dish well. Saute for about 5 more mins.
  • Now add all spice powders and crushed kasuri methi, mix and simmer it for about another 5 mins.
  • Add the blended paste, salt and saunf powder to the dish and mix thoroughly. Let it simmer it for 10-15 mins. Keep stirring regularly.
  • When the oil starts to ooze out, add a cup of water, mix well and simmer for another 3-5 mins.
  • Turn off the stove when the gravy thickens, add garam masala powder, mix well and take the dish into a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with finely chopped garlic & coriander or with carrot & cucumber slices.
  • Serve hot with phulkas, rotis, steamed rice or any other masala rice.

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