Bihari Tilauri Aloo Dum
A delightful regional delicacy featuring baby potatoes simmered in a spiced onion gravy, topped with crunchy traditional Bihari sesame-rice fritters. This comforting curry offers a wonderful blend of rustic textures and deep, aromatic flavors.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then reduce heat slightly.
2
Lightly fry the tilauri fritters until golden brown and crisp; remove and set aside.
3
In the same remaining oil, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
4
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown and translucent.
5
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until raw aroma disappears.
6
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, splashing a little water to prevent burning.
7
Pour in the tomato puree and cook the masala until oil separates from the edges.
8
Prick the boiled baby potatoes with a fork and add them to the pan, tossing well to coat with the masala.
9
Pour in two cups of water, season with salt, and bring the curry to a gentle boil.
10
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes so the potatoes absorb the rich flavors.
11
Gently fold in the fried tilauri fritters, sprinkle garam masala, and turn off the heat.
12
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or parathas.
Ingredients
500g baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
1 cup sun-dried tilauri (sesame-rice fritters)
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 ripe tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1.5 teaspoons red chili powder
1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
3 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.