Dahi Bara Aloo Dub

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Dahi Bara Aloo Dum (Aloo Dub)

For Dahi Bara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup urad dal (soaked 6–8 hrs)

  • 1–2 tbsp water (for grinding)

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. Grind dal to a thick, fluffy batter (no lumps).

  2. Add salt, beat well to aerate.

  3. Fry small baras in medium-hot oil till golden.

  4. Soak baras in warm salted water for 10 minutes.

  5. Gently squeeze and keep aside.

For Aloo Dum (Aloo Dub)

Ingredients

  • 3–4 medium boiled potatoes, roughly mashed

  • 2 tbsp mustard oil

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp ginger paste

  • 1 tsp red chilli powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • Salt to taste

  • Water as needed

  • Chopped coriander

Method

  1. Heat mustard oil till smoking lightly.

  2. Add cumin seeds → ginger paste.

  3. Add all dry spices + salt.

  4. Add potatoes and mash lightly while cooking.

  5. Add water to make a thick, flowy gravy.

  6. Simmer 5–7 minutes. Finish with coriander.

For Dahi

  • 1½ cups thick curd, whisked

  • Salt to taste

  • A pinch of roasted cumin powder

  • Red chilli powder (optional)

Assembly (The Best Part)

  1. Place 2–3 soaked baras in a bowl.

  2. Pour hot aloo dum over them.

  3. Add generous whisked dahi.

  4. Sprinkle chilli powder + roasted cumin.

  5. Garnish with coriander (or sev if you’re feeling extra.