Vegetable recipes of Kashmir - Dam Aloo
Among the North Indian Recipes a few extremely delicious and popular recipe have come from the heavenly state of Kashmir. From time immemorial, Kashmir has been one of the favorite spots for tourists from all over the world. Not only they relish the lovely scenario and the house boats will all facilities, an experience unforgettable, but also they love the Indian Cuisine offered in many of the Kashmiri restaurants.
One such recipe is Kashmiri Dam Aloo made of potato and spices. The ingredients are: -
1. Five potatoes,
2. Two teaspoon each of deghi chilly and saunf powder, half teaspoon of garam masala,
3. Two or three lavanga, one small elaichi,
4. Oil and salt to taste.
Though Dam Aloo is a widely used component of Indian Food, Kashmiri preparation is different from all others. Potatoes are boiled and peeled and kept aside. Oil is heated and potatoes are deep fried in low flame till they become red. The labang and elaichi should be fried separately and then put deghi mirch and a mug of water in it. Now put the rest of masala in the curry and boil for five minutes. Put the fried potatoes in it and close the pot with a tight lid cover and simmer for one hour but see to it that water does not dry up.
The recipe is now ready. Serve it hot with Indian Rice or flat tandoori bread depending on the diner’s choice.















