aloo dam

Categories: Vegetarian; Indian
Yield: 6 Servings

Measure	Ingredient
3 tablespoons	Oil
1	Bay leaf
1	Onion
½ teaspoon	Ginger
½ teaspoon	Garlic
½ teaspoon	Cumin Seeds
½ teaspoon	Garlic
½ teaspoon	Cumin Seeds
¼ teaspoon	Turmeric
1½ teaspoon	Chili Powder
⅔ teaspoon	Yogurt
¼ teaspoon	Salt
2 teaspoons	Coriander powder
1 pounds	Potatoes
1	Tomato
1	Capsicum

Heat oil, add bay leaf and onion. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and fry for another minute. Add mustard and cumin seeds. The potatoes should be sliced, and the tomatoes and capsicum cut up. Add these, mix well, and cook for 4-5 minutes, continuously stirring.

Sprinkle with turmeric, coriander and chili powder. Beat the yogurt and blend into a smooth mixture. Add yogurt and salt. Mix gently, cover and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.

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