Chatpata Dum Aloo
North Indian Curry
Baby Potato Recipe
Intermediate
For 2 people

Tangy, Spiced Baby Potatoes in a Rich Tomato Gravy


Chatpata Dum Aloo is a quintessential North Indian curry brimming with tender baby potatoes simmered in a richly spiced, tangy, tomato gravy. The fragrant masalas of the delicious dish do the heavy lifting of flavour-building. Serve with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day!

Ingredients

  • Sunrise Aloo Dum Masala

    2 tsp
  • Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala

    1 tsp
  • Baby Potatoes (boiled)

    400 g
  • Sunrise Red Chilli Powder

    1 tsp
  • Tomato Puree

    ½ cup
  • Ginger Paste

    2 tsp
  • Refined Oil

    20 ml
  • Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

    to garnish
  • Tamarind Pulp

    2 tsp
  • Whole Cumin

    1 tsp
  • Jaggery Pulp

    15 ml
  • Ghee

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste

Sunrise tip: Pop the boiled potatoes in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before frying. The sudden temperature shift helps create a crispier exterior that holds up better in the gravy.

 

Steps

Step 1: Prepare the masala base

Time: 10 minutes

Heat refined oil in a kadai or wok, add cumin seeds and let splutter. Add ginger paste and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.

 

Step 2: Add spices

Time: 5 minutes

Now, add Sunrise Aloo Dum Masala, Sunrise Red Chilli powder and stir-fry the masalas for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens and oil starts to separate around the edges.

 

Step 3: Mix in the boiled potatoes

Time: 10 minutes

Lower the heat and gradually tumble in the boiled baby potatoes and toss them to coat evenly in the masala.

Cook the potatoes for 3-5 minutes. Add some salt to taste.

 

Step 4: Add the jaggery & tamarind pulp

Time: 5 minutes

Pour in the jaggery pulp, tamarind pulp over the cooked potatoes. Mix them well

 

Step 7: Finish with garnishes

Time: 5 minutes

Sprinkle in chopped coriander leaves, some ghee and Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala for an extra tang.

Give everything a final stir and simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

 

Goes Best With

  • Bread: Naan, tandoori roti, lachha paratha

  • Rice: Steamed basmati rice, jeera rice