Aloo Dum Briyani - made with yogurt marinated and roasted potatoes.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Servings2
AuthorNisha
Ingredients
1.5CupsBasmati RiceSoaked in water for half an hour
For the Marination
5-6Medium sizedPotatoes, cubed
¼CupCurd
½teaspoonRed Chilli powder
½teaspoonBriyani Masala
LittleSalt
A pinchturmeric powder
½teaspoonGinger garlic paste
For the Masala
2tablespoonButter
1-2no'sBay leaf
½inchCinnamon stick
¼teaspoonCumin seeds
2Medium sizedOnionssliced thinly
2no'sGreen chilliesslit
Salt per taste
Deep fried onions (store bought)For layering
FewCoriander leaves, finely choppedFor layering
FewMint leaves, finely choppedFor layering
FewNuts - cashews and almondsFor layering
A dropKewra waterFor layering
Food color in wateroptional
Instructions
Prep Work
Soak the rice in water for at least 20 minutes.
Pat dry the cubed potatoes and deep fry them in medium high heat until they turn golden brown on all sides.
Then mix everything under "marination" in a bowl. Add the fried potatoes and keep them aside for 20 minutes.
Cook the rice until they are 70% done or for about 1 whistle.
Spread the cooked rice over a plate and let it cool.
For the Masala
Heat butter in a kadai. Add the bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon. Fry them. Then add the cumin seeds and green chillies.
Add the onions and little salt; sauté until it turns golden brown.
Then add the marinated potatoes and cook until the raw smell of the masala in it goes off and the potatoes are cooked.
Add salt and coriander leaves. Turn off the flame.
Layering
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Take a oven safe bowl and grease the bottom and sides with butter or oil.
Spread a layer of potato masala. Then a layer of rice on top. Add few coriander and mint leaves and nuts. Sprinkle some kewra water and food colour water on top of the rice. Top it with deep fried onions.
Repeat the same layers with the reminder of the ingredients and finish it with the layer of rice on top.
Keep this inside the oven for about 45 minutes.
Serve them with raita and papad.
Recipe Notes
This is very similar to the way we make Hyderabadi Veg Briyani.
You can also skip the deep frying of potatoes and pan fry or shallow fry them. Frying of the poatatoes impart a texture to this dish.