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Dum Ki Arbi

Crisp fried arbi gets the classic ‘dum’ style treatment complete with spices, yogurt and cream. Best enjoyed with paranthas. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredients Colocassia (arbi), Yogurt, Cumin powder, Green cardamoms, Boiled onion paste, Ginger-garlic paste, Poppy seed paste, Coriander powder, Nutmeg powder, Garam masala powder, Fresh cream
Cuisine Indian
Course Main course vegetarian
Prep time 15-20 minutes
Cook time 40-45 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients                 

  • 700 grams colocassia (arbi), peeled and cut into cubes            
  • 4 tablespoons oil + for deep frying 
  • 2 cups yogurt                    
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder        
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder                
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder             
  • 4–6 green cardamoms        
  • 1 cup boiled onion paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste                                 
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds (khus khus) paste        
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder    
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder    
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder         
  • Salt to taste
  • Whole wheat dough for sealing
  • ¼ cup fresh cream    
  • 1 green chilli, slit for garnish
  • A few ginger strips for garnish

Method

  1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, add colocassia cubes and deep-fry till golden and crisp.  Drain on absorbent paper.
  2. Take yogurt in a bowl, add red chilli powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder and whisk well.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a degchi, add green cardamoms and saute till fragrant. Add boiled onion puree, mix and sauté till light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add poppy seed paste, mix and saute for 1 minute. 
  4. Add yogurt mixture and coriander powder, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Add fried colocassia, nutmeg powder, garam masala powder and salt and mix well.
  5. Reduce heat, cover with the lid and seal with whole wheat dough. Keep a heavy object over the lid and cook for 20-25 minutes. Switch the heat off and remove the lid. Place the degchi back on heat and add fresh cream and mix till well combined. 
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with slit green chilli and ginger strips and serve hot. 
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