Lehsuni Dum Aloo - Spicy Garlicky Potatoes

// Lehsuni Dum Aloo - Spicy Garlicky Potatoe is tasty side dish where boiled and fried potatoes are cooked with spicy garlic and tomatoes sauce. Best with naan.



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Learn to make Lehsuni Dum Aloo | Spicy Garlicky Potatoes curry with a simple step-by-step video tutorial. The potatoes are generally pricked with the help of a fork, boiled in salted water, peeled and then they are deep fried or shallow fried till they are golden brown.

a bowl of lehsuni dum aloo with cashews and coriander leaves on a plate

Today I am sharing the recipe of Lehsuni Dum Aloo aka Garlicky potatoes with you. This is the recipe for which I have been getting a lot of requests and I have been somehow postponing it.

I finally made this curry during this weekend and this recipe is for those who wanted me to make this and share it for a long time. Let me rephrase it; “This potato curry is for everyone who loves potatoes (aloo).” 🙂

a pan with some lehsuni dum aloo in it and a lemon

What is Dum Aloo?

(दम आलू) Dum Aloo aka Alu Dum or Dam Aloo is an Indian curry which originated from the snowy mountains of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. And the most famous Dum aloo recipe is known as ‘Kashmiri Dum Aloo’.

India is a country where vegetarianism ranks quite high and potato dishes are quite famous amongst vegetarian people. But that’s not all true because I assume potatoes are loved by everyone no matter who you are — a meat lover or a veggie lover.

a bowl of lehsuni dum aloo  with a lemon and a slice of lemon

How do You make Dum Aloo?

Dum Aloo is a very popular recipe cooked throughout India, and there are many versions of this dish ‘Dum Aloo’. The most common thing in all the Dum Aloo recipes is the use of boiled and peeled baby potatoes. However, some people like to use the potatoes with skin.

I also use the unpeeled potatoes in some of my recipes. Make sure to wash them properly, if you are going to use them with skin.

The potatoes are generally pricked with the help of a fork, boiled in salted water, peeled and then they are deep fried or shallow fried till they are golden brown. After that process, they are cooked in the spicy sauce at low heat so the potatoes can absorb all the spices.

a plate of lehsuni dum aloo and pan of dum aloo with a lemon slice on a table

Why this dish is called Lehsuni Dum Aloo?

This Lehsuni Dum aloo is similar to a Gujarati dish called ‘Lasaniya Batata’ and the literal translation is ‘Garlic Potatoes’.

Lehsuni Dum Aloo (Lasaniya Batata) is a delicious potato preparation that’s bursting with distinct garlicky flavors. The shallow fried potatoes are cooked with a flavorsome paste of garlic, tomatoes, chili and coriander.

And the addition of Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) is just icing on the cake. It sharpens the rich garlicky flavor even further.

This garlicky flavored, hot, spicy and delectable curry would along with any flat bread or rice. It would definitely make your palate desirable, which would be quite an experience of its kind.

a plate of lehsuni dum aloo on a table

How do you serve Lehsuni Dum Aloo?

Lehsuni Dum Aloo (Lasaniya Batata) is a side dish, so it goes well with any kind of paratha, naan or rice

This curry is hot due to the dried red chilies, but if you if prefer it less spicy then just add only one dried chili. However, if you can tolerate the fiery hot taste of red chilies, then I would totally suggest you try the recipe the exact way I mentioned.

two pictures of a pan with lehsuni dum aloo in it
a plate of lehsuni dum aloo with a lemon and a blue napkin

Lehsuni Dum Aloo - Spicy Garlicky Potatoes (Step-by-step photo instructions)

How to Make Lehsuni Dum Aloo:

  1. Heat a pan and dry roast dried red chilies and coriander seeds.
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  3. Let them cool down a bit and transfer them to a blender jar.
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  5. Also add tomatoes and garlic cloves, and blend to make a smooth paste.
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  7. Keep the paste aside.
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  9. Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan.
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  11. Add potatoes and shallow fry them on medium heat till they turn golden in color.
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  13. Once they are golden, transfer them to a plate and set aside.
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  15. In the same oil, add cumin seeds.
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  17. As cumin seeds start to crackle, add Kasuri methi and sauté for 30 seconds.
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  19. Add the prepared tomato garlic paste and stir it well. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
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  21. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt and mix well.
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  23. Now add shallow fried potatoes and mix gently.
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  25. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup of water.
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  27. Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Keep checking it occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Add more water, if needed.
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  29. Open the lid, and garnish curry with coriander leaves.
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  31. Transfer lehsuni dum aloo curry to a plate and serve hot with paratha, naan, or rice.
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Lehsuni Dum Aloo - Spicy Garlicky Potatoes [Recipe]

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Lehsuni Dum Aloo - Spicy Garlicky Potatoe is tasty side dish where boiled and fried potatoes are cooked with spicy garlic and tomatoes sauce. Best with naan.
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Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
30 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Sides Indian 4-5
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
295 calories 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

For Lehsuni Dum Aloo:
  • 10-12 baby potatoes, pricked, boiled, and peeled
  • 10-12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6-7 dried red chili
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi, crushed (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons oil (for shallow frying and cooking curry)
  • cashew nuts for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Lehsuni Dum Aloo:
  1. Heat a pan and dry roast dried red chilies and coriander seeds.
  2. Let them cool down a bit and transfer them to a blender jar.
  3. Also add tomatoes and garlic cloves, and blend to make a smooth paste.
  4. Keep the paste aside.
  5. Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan.
  6. Add potatoes and shallow fry them on medium heat till they turn golden in color.
  7. Once they are golden, transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  8. In the same oil, add cumin seeds.
  9. As cumin seeds start to crackle, add Kasuri methi and sauté for 30 seconds.
  10. Add the prepared tomato garlic paste and stir it well. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
  11. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt and mix well.
  12. Now add shallow fried potatoes and mix gently.
  13. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup of water.
  14. Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Keep checking it occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Add more water, if needed.
  15. Open the lid, and garnish curry with coriander leaves.
  16. Transfer lehsuni dum aloo curry to a plate and serve hot with paratha, naan, or rice.

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