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December 6, 2006

That time of year…

With the hustle-bustle of the holiday season all around you, one can’t help but feel the joy. There is, definitely, something good in the air. And of course, all the sugar being consumed does play a good part in keeping spirits high! While I haven’t even begun to wonder what my holiday baking would comprise of, I have started to however, work my way through to richly comforting meals. Yes, the cold winds do make me find comfort in my foods most times.

I remember a time not so long ago, when all I would eat on cold wintry nights were bowlfuls of hot chicken-noodle soup. Now, times have changed, and with it, so have my moods evolved. I do still enjoy the occasional soup, but I find myself on most days craving something else. These cravings almost always vary depending on what I envision myself eating that night.

When I went to my kitchen today to make a quick fix for dinner, little had I known what would come out of it. A look into the fridge told me that I was missing anaything and evrything that could create something festive. But as always, the culinary instincts refused to back down. A bag of cute red baby potatoes called out to me, and I found my myself picking out flavours to go with it. Had I known that these cute little guys could make me swing a few minutes later, I would’ve atleast played some holiday music!


ALU KORMA
BABY POTATOES IN A CASHEW-BASED CURRY


Prep time: 10 min, Cooking time: 20 min | Serves: 4  

  • 8-10 red baby potatoes, peeled
  • 2 medium-sized onions, pureed
  • 2 tomatoes, cubed
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cashew powder
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp plain youghurt, beaten till smooth
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
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  • 2-3 dried red chillies
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp driend fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • water, as needed
  • fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish
  • HEAT oil in a non-stick pan and saute potatoes till lightly browned on all sides. Remove onto a plate and prick on all sides with a fork.

    ADD cumin seeds, dired red chillies and green chillies to hot oil and saute till fragrant. Add onion paste and fry till it starts to give out oil on the sides.

    ADD red chilli powder, coriander powder, cashew powder and turmeric powder and fry to blend in spices well.Add tomato paste and yoghurt and cook till mixed well and it starts to give out oil again from the sides.

    ADD salt, tomatoes, potatoes and dried fenugreek leaves along with a splash of water and cover cook for 10-15 minutes till potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary to get desired consistency.

    GARNISH with coriander leaves and serve warm with rotis.

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    1. sree says

      May 8, 2012 at

      5 stars
      Hi
      I was luking for recipes with baby aloo when I came across ur website
      I tried it and must say it was yummy, My family loved it
      thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    2. Jyoti says

      March 12, 2007 at

      How do you make cashew powder !

      Reply
    3. Gluten Free Recipes - Mike says

      December 14, 2006 at

      5 stars
      That looks fantastic!
      I have tried a few korma dishes like that at various restaurants, and I have always wanted to make my own. Looks simple enough to make, and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try out the recipe.

      Reply
    4. Rani says

      December 11, 2006 at

      5 stars
      Just tried this, it is delicious! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Linda says

      December 9, 2006 at

      5 stars
      Oh Meena, this looks fantastic. I don’t know why I don’t bother cooking potatoes much… I will have to remedy that with your delicious recipe. Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
    6. shaheen says

      December 8, 2006 at

      5 stars
      potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. thanks for a warm recipe.

      Reply
    7. Asha says

      December 7, 2006 at

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe for winter day! I love the bowl too:) Enjoy Meena. Potato Kurma rocks:D

      Reply
    8. Yummie dummieS says

      December 7, 2006 at

      5 stars
      Curries and potatoes are like chocolate and bananas, match made in heaven! Nice blog you’ve got there ! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Bhargavi says

      December 7, 2006 at

      5 stars
      My version is similar to yours. I use brown onion paste. I even boil the potatoes before.
      Pic is too good,…..I wanna eat it right way.

      Reply
    10. Rooma says

      December 6, 2006 at

      5 stars
      YUM!!!!! potato….. the universal comfort food!!!!!! great recipe Meena 🙂

      Reply
    11. Seema says

      December 6, 2006 at

      5 stars
      wow alu kurma looks very nice..i just made bendhi kurma today and my version is entirely different from yours…i have to try your version …looks real yummy
      Thanx for sharing
      Seema

      Reply

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