Dum Aloo

• Plain yoghurt- 1/2 cup
• Potatoes- 1 lb
• Onions- 2 (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
• Grated ginger- 1 small piece
• Garlic- 3 cloves
• Red chili powder- 1 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon- 1 piece
• Cardamoms- 3
• Cloves- 2
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Salt
• Oil- 8 tablespoons

Whisk the yoghurt and set aside. Dissolve the red chili powder in 2 cups of water.
Boil the potatoes with little salt. Drain the water and peel off the skin. Using a fork pierce the potatoes deeply all over. Cut each of them into 4 pieces lengthwise. Heat 4 table spoons of oil and fry the potatoes until golden brown. Remove and drain the excess oil in paper towels. set aside.

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in the same pan and fry the garlic, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves for 2 minutes. Then add the onions and fry until golden. Add turmeric, cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Then add the yoghurt and stir for 2 minutes. Then add the tomatoes and fry for few minutes. Pour the chili water and add salt & fried potatoes. Cook over low heat until the potatoes are done.