Chotti Aloor Dum Recipe - Baby Potatoes In Tomato Gravy

Step 1: To begin making the Chotti Aloor Dum recipe, In a pressure cooker, boil baby potatoes with a pinch of salt for about 2 whistles

Step 2: Once the pressure is released, remove the skin from the potatoes and set it

Step 3: In a blender, add chopped tomatoes and grind them into a fine paste

Step 4: In a heavy bottomed pan, add oil and heat over medium flame

Step 5: Add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon stick to the oil and roast them for few seconds

Step 6: Now, add baby potatoes and toss them evenly in the oil

Step 7: Gently add the tomato puree followed by cumin powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder

Step 8: Combine them well and add a glass of water to the mixture

Step 9: Cook them on a medium flame stirring them occasionally until the potatoes are blended well with the spices

Step 10: Season the gravy with the required amount of salt

Step 11: Remove the gravy from the flame and serve hot

Step 12: Chotti Aloor Dum is a versatile dish and can be served along with Bengali Luchi and Boondi Raita for a delicious meal