Authentic Bundelkhandi Dubki wale Aloo with Puri
Experience the rustic flavors of Bundelkhand with these spiced, pressure-cooked potatoes floating in a tangy yogurt gravy. Perfectly paired with golden, puffed hot puris for a comforting weekend meal.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bundelkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roughly crush the boiled baby potatoes using your hands, keeping some chunks uneven for texture.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until smoking point, then lower the heat slightly.
3
Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida, allowing them to crackle in the hot oil.
4
Stir in the ginger-green chili paste and sauté for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
In a small bowl, mix turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder with a splash of water to form a paste, then add it to the kadhai.
6
Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the whisked yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
7
Cook the masala until the oil begins to separate from the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Add the crushed potatoes to the gravy and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the spices.
9
Pour in the warm water, season with salt, and let the curry simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens.
10
Finish the curry by sprinkling amchur and garam masala, then garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
11
Meanwhile, knead the whole wheat flour with water and a pinch of salt to a stiff dough, roll into small circles, and deep fry until puffed and golden.
12
Serve the hot dubki wale aloo alongside the crispy puris.
Ingredients
500 grams baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon ginger-green chili paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 cups warm water
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
2 cups whole wheat flour for puris
Oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.