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Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo Recipe~No Cream

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Low Fat Punjabi Dum Aloo Recipe 

Punjabi Dum Aloo is a popular side dish often ordered at restaurants or made at home. Baby Potatoes sautéed in oil and cooked in a fragrant gravy make for a very delectable dish. Every household has a version, but there are broadly a Punjabi and a Kashmiri Dum Aloo.  Today let’s explore Punjabi Style Dum Aloo

Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo

But Punjabi cuisine and Low Fat – Oxymoron ? Not really.. Why ? Read on…

5 reasons why you should make this Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo Recipe 

  1. No-fail Dum Aloo Recipe – you can’t go wrong with Potatoes.
  2. its 100% dairy free
  3. Vegan-friendly, No Cream required (But just like Restaurant Style Punjabi Dum Aloo)
  4. No Deep fry 
  5. Low fat and prefect for everyday meals

North Indian gravies to be eaten with Roti / Kalonji Butter Naan/ Phulkas have a certain place in Indians’ hearts – be it:

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Tips to make the best Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo 

  • Use Baby Potatoes for best results. Peel and use. 
  • In case you don’t have baby potatoes, cut the big potatoes into even sized chunks
  • Do not over boil the pototoes – they need to be fork tender, yet hold their shape
  • Prick the potatoes all over before shallow frying. You may even deep fry them if you please.
  • Homemade veg stock works wonders in this gravy. If you don’t have it on hand, you can use water. 
  • If using store bought stock, adjust salt accordingly  
  • This vegan gravy thickens with time. So add the stock /water accordingly. 

Let’s get to the recipe now. 

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Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo

Cuisine : Indian, Course : Side Dish / Curry  ; Prep time – 20 mins, Cook time – 20 mins, Serves – 4 

  • 250 g Baby Potatoes
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp cashews
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 garlic pods
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Veg stock 
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder 
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder 
  • 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala Powder 
  • 1 tsp Green Coriander (Chopped fine) 
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (Crushed fine)
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How to make Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo

  1. Soak cashew nuts in 1/4 cup warm water for 15 mins
  2. Meanwhile microwave or boil baby potatoes in mild salted water for 15 mins till fork tender
  3. Peel and keep ready. If the baby potatoes are a bit largish, halve them. 
  4. Poke holes all over the potatoes with a toothpick.
  5. Now grind the soaked cashewnuts, onion, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste along with the soaked water. 
  6. Heat 1 TBSP oil in a pan and saute the potatoes for 3-4 mins on low flame till they are a tad crispy. Drain
  7. In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
  8. Splutter caraway seeds / Shahjeera and Bay Leaf. Add the ground cashew-onion paste and saute on low flame for 3-4 mins till raw smell disappears.
  9. Now add the dry spice powders listed above including salt.
  10. Add tomato puree, Homemade veg stock and mix well. Cover and cook for 8-9 mins, stirring the gravy occasionally.  
  11. Let the oil leave the sides of the pan. 
  12. At this point, check for salt and spices and adjust. 
  13. Once done, tip in the sautéed baby potatoes and mix gently , taking care not to break the potatoes. 
  14. Let it simmer on low for 3-4 mins
  15. Finish with crushed Kasuri Methi and Chopped fresh Coriander 
  16. Serve hot with any Thepla , Naan , Roti or any flatbread 
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Low Fat Punjabi Style Dum Aloo Recipe

Kalyani
A Delectable No-Dairy Gluten Free and Vegan Punjabi style gravy with Baby Potatoes
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Curry, Gravy, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Kadai
  • Microwave
  • Ladle
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Baby Potatoes
  • 1 Onions
  • 2 tbsp Cashews
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3 Garlic pods
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 cup Veg Stock
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala Powder
  • 1 tsp Green coriander Chopped fine
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi Crushed fine

Instructions
 

  • Soak cashew nuts in 1/4 cup warm water for 15 mins
  • Meanwhile microwave or boil baby potatoes in mild salted water for 15 mins till fork tender
  • Peel and keep ready. If the baby potatoes are a bit largish, halve them.
  • Poke holes all over the potatoes with a toothpick.
  • Now grind the soaked cashewnuts, onion, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste along with the soaked water.
  • Heat 1 TBSP oil in a pan and saute the potatoes for 3-4 mins on low flame till they are a tad crispy. Drain
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
  • Splutter caraway seeds / Shahjeera. Add the ground cashew-onion paste and saute on low flame for 3-4 mins till raw smell disappears.
  • Now add the dry spice powders listed above including salt.
  • Add tomato puree, Homemade veg stock and mix well. Cover and cook for 8-9 mins, stirring the gravy occasionally.
  • Let the oil leave the sides of the pan.
  • At this point, check for salt and spices and adjust.
  • Once done, tip in the sautéed baby potatoes and mix gently , taking care not to break the potatoes.
  • Let it simmer on low for 3-4 mins
  • Finish with crushed Kasuri Methi and Chopped fresh Coriander
  • Serve hot with any Thepla , Naan , Roti or any flatbread.

Notes

  • Use Baby Potatoes for best results. Peel and use. 
  • In case you don’t have baby potatoes, cut the big potatoes into even sized chunks
  • Do not over boil the pototoes – they need to be fork tender, yet hold their shape
  • Prick the potatoes all over before shallow frying. You may even deep fry them if you please.
  • Homemade veg stock works wonders in this gravy. If you don’t have it on hand, you can use water. 
  • If using store bought stock, adjust salt accordingly  
  • This vegan gravy thickens with time. So add the stock /water accordingly. 
Keyword Curry, Gluten Free, Kids Food, Party Ideas, Potato, Side Dish, Vegan
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14 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Kalyani I am bookmarking this low-fat punjabi dum aloo. Looks so very yum and I definitely need the aloo inspiration now that I do not have veggies.

  2. The Girl Next Door

    5 stars
    Indeed, a very flavourful accompaniment to rotis/parathas and relatively guilt-free too. I prepare Punjabi Dum Aloo almost the same way, and my family adores it too. ???? Beautiful pics and detailed recipe.

  3. Preethicuisine

    5 stars
    Low fat Punjabi dum aloo looks incredible. Cashew imparts a rich and creamy texture to the dish. Wonderful accompaniment to enjoy with hot phulka .

  4. 5 stars
    Wow such a rich and creamy dum aloo, your recipe has made it look so easy and simple to make. Thank you for such a delectable share

  5. 5 stars
    Low fat punjabi dum aloo looks so creamy and delicious. So easy to make and I can enjoy them guilt free with hot phulkas.

  6. Poonam Bachhav

    5 stars
    Low fat Punjabi Dum Aloo curry sounds absolutely flavorful and guilt-free. It actually looks so creamy without cream going in.

  7. Sasmita Sahoo

    5 stars
    Punjabi Dum Aloo is one of our favorite curry ! Yours look so so delicious, I would love to have with some butter naan

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