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Dum Olav

Dum Olav

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Dum Olav, also known as Kashmiri Dum Aloo, is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic potato classic celebrated for its unique slow-cooking technique and intense spice infusion. This recipe features baby potatoes deep-fried and then simmered in a shimmering professional-grade gravy of yogurt, fennel, and dry ginger. Known for its sophisticated depth and status as a prestigious staple in traditional Kashmiri Pandit feasts, it represents the soulful heart of heritage North Indian royal cuisine. The taste is intensely savory and sharp, with the Kashmiri red chili providing a unique professional-grade vibrant lift. This dish is a mandatory staple for grand celebratory lunches. Best enjoyed hot from the professional-grade cauldron with steamed rice.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

500g Baby potatoes, peeled
2 cups Thick Curd, whisked
2 tbsp Kashmiri Red chili powder
1 tsp Fennel powder (Saunf)
1 tsp Dry Ginger powder (Sonth)
1/2 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Pure Desi Ghee for finishing
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using original Kashmiri red chili powder is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade vibrant results.
  • Ensuring the potatoes are pricked deep provides the absolute secret to achieved juicy interiors.
  • The addition of fennel and ginger provide the essential professional-grade royal depth found in heritage recipes.
  • Always cook on a slow fire specifically to ensure the professional-grade maturation of flavors in the Dum process.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (200g))

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

18g

Carbs

26g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.