Dahi Bara Aloo Dum

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Urad dal , split black gram
	1 cup	Yogurt
	2 medium	Potato , peeled and cubed
	1 medium	Onion , thinly sliced
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Garlic , paste
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1	Chili , green, chopped
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Water , as needed
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the dal to a smooth paste. Add a little water if necessary.
3. 3 Add salt to the dal paste and beat it well to make it light and fluffy.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
5. 5 Drop spoonfuls of the dal paste into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. 6 Soak the fried baras in warm water for 15-20 minutes.
7. 7 Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them until tender, then drain and set aside.
8. 8 Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
9. 9 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
10. 10 Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute.
11. 11 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the spices for a minute.
12. 12 Add the boiled potatoes and mix well with the spices.
13. 13 Add a little water and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
14. 14 Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
15. 15 Whisk the yogurt with a little water and salt. Add the soaked baras to the yogurt.
16. 16 Serve the baras in yogurt with the aloo dum on the side, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.