Natun Aloor Dum | Bengali Niramish Aloor Dum | Dum Aloo Recipe

Natun Aloor Dum, also known as Bengali Niramish Dum Aloo, is a delectable Bengali potato dish made with baby potatoes. This flavorsome gravy-based dish does not include any onions or garlic.

During my week-long break in winter, I am enjoying quality time with my child and experimenting with various seasonal recipes, aside from my usual baking adventures. Today, I would like to share a classic Bengali dish that brings me immense comfort during this time of year - the flavorful Niramish Natun Aloor Dum, a spicy potato curry.

My grandma's Hing diye Aloor Dum!

I couldn't help but reminisce about my beloved grandmother, Dida, as I prepared Hing diye aloor dum two days ago. She truly had a remarkable talent for cooking. Every time I make this dish, particularly during the winter, I faithfully follow her foolproof recipe. In fact, there are several Bengali dishes, such as Bhaja Moog er Daal and Dhokar Dalna, for which I rely on her recipes as well.

Notun Aloor Dum

Natun Aloo, also known as New Potato, refers to small potatoes that are harvested during the winter season. In our Bengali culture, we use the term "Natun" to indicate that these potatoes are fresh and recently harvested. Every winter, my grandmother, whom we affectionately call Dida, would bring a bag filled with Natun Aloo from her hometown. Her village was abundant with these adorable tiny potatoes. Dida was an exceptional cook and was renowned for her skill in preparing delicious meals without using onions or garlic.

It was a joy to savor the delicious Natun Aloor Dum, perfectly cooked and seasoned with a delightful mix of spices. Whenever we visited her during the winter holidays, she would prepare this dish for us. Unlike most cooks, she preferred not to use powdered spices, but instead ground whole spices into a paste using a traditional Shil Nora (Shil batta). Although I also owned a Shil Nora, I decided to try a different approach and used a technique my Mother had taught me to make the spice paste.

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Maa's Notun Aloor Dum Tips!

My mother has a special method for creating a thick paste by combining various spice powders (Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Red Chili, Garam Masala), along with mustard oil and water. She uses this paste to cook a delicious Bengali dish called Niramish Aloor Dum or Natun Aloor Dum. This recipe is always a success, and I often prepare it during the winter months. If I don't have Natun Aloo or Baby Potatoes available, regular potatoes can be used to make this flavorful no onion, no garlic Bengali Dum Aloo.

Here's how I make Niramish Aloor Dum at Debjanir Rannaghar!

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Natun Aloor Dum | Bengali Dum Aloo with Baby Potato or Notun Aloo

Natun Aloor Dum, also known as Bengali Niramish Dum Aloo, is a delectable potato dish that is prepared without the use of onions or garlic. This flavorful gravy-based recipe features baby potatoes and is a popular specialty in Bengali cuisine.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Bengali

Keyword bengali aloor dum recipe, Debjanir Rannaghar, niramish aloor dum recipe, Notun Aloor Dum recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 5 People

Calories 267kcal

Author Debjani Chatterjee Alam

Cost Rs 150

Ingredients

• 750 g Baby Potato/ Natun Aloo
• 2 Tomatoes
• 50 g Fresh Green Peas a handful
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste

For Tempering:

• ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida
• 2 Dried Red Chili
• 3-4 Bay Leaf
• 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
• 7-8 Green Cardamom
• ½ teaspoon Whole Cumin Seed

Spices

• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Bengali Garam Masala Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoon Salt as per taste

Other:

• 3 tablespoon Mustard Oil
• 1 tablespoon Ghee

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Instructions

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• Create a paste by blending the tomatoes.
• Thoroughly rinse the Baby Potatoes or Natun Aloo under running water 2-3 times.
• On medium heat, pressure cook the Baby Potatoes with the skin on and 1 Tsp. Salt, using the Vent weight.
• Turn off the heat after three whistles and open the cooker once the pressure has completely dropped.
• Discard the water and peel the skin off each potato.
• Using a fork, pierce each potato.
• In a bowl, combine Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, half of the Garam Masala Powder, Salt, and Sugar.
• Add 1 Tbsp. Mustard oil and use a spoon to mix the spices into a thick paste.
• If needed, add 1 Tsp. water to the spice mixture.
• Heat the remaining oil in a wok.
• Season the oil with Dried Red Chili, Bay Leaf, Whole Cinnamon Stick, Green Cardamom, and Whole Cumin Seed.
• Once the spices release their aroma, mix asafoetida with 1 Tsp. of water and add it to the seasoning, mixing well.
• Now add the Tomato paste to the seasoning and cook on medium heat until the tomatoes are thoroughly cooked and the edges of the wok are left.
• Add the ginger paste and cook for an additional minute.
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• Combine the ingredients and cook over low heat until oil is released from the mixture. Incorporate a handful of green peas and mix thoroughly.
• Pour in 3 cups of water and stir well using a spatula.
• Taste and adjust the salt, sugar, and chili according to your preference.
• Next, add the boiled potatoes, cover the pan, and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the water evaporates completely.
• Sprinkle Bengali Garam Masala Powder and Ghee, and give the Natun Aloor Dum a final stir before turning off the heat.
• Serve the hot Natun Aloor Dum with Karaisutir Kachuri or Luchi or Roti, or enjoy it on its own with a cup of Tea.

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Notes

• If Baby Potato or Natun Aloo is not available use Normal Potatoes to make this dish. Cut Potatoes into halves and make the Dum Aloo.
• If you like the taste of Cilantro add a few chunks of it to give added flavor to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 234g | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

We had the Dum Aloo with hot Karaisutir Kachuri! Want the recipe for that too! here you go - Karaisutir Kachuri!

Pairing

A few more no onion no garlic recipes from Debjanir Rannaghar

• Narkel diye Niramish Ghugni (also known as Bengali No Onion No Garlic Ghugni or Yellow Peas Curry with Fried Coconut)
• Begun Basanti (also known as Bengali Begun Bashonti)
• Lau Shaker Chorchori (also known as Bengali Vegetarian Mishmash with Bottle Gourd Greens)
• Palong Shaker Ghonto (also known as spinach mishmash)
• Chanar Dalna (also known as Bengali Cottage Cheese and Potato Curry)
• Papor er Dalna (also known as Bengali Papad Curry)
• Sada Aloo Chorchori (also known as Bengali aloo chorchori)
• Sheemer Jhal (also known as Bengali Shorshe Sheem or Broad Bean Curry with Mustard Paste)
• Kochu Shak er Ghonto (also known as Taro Leaf Mishmash)
• Shukto (also known as shuktoni)
• Bori Aloor Jhal (also known as Bengali Bori'r Jhal)
• Aloo Phulkopir Dalna (Bengali potato cauliflower curry)
• Aloo Posto (Also known as Bengali aloo postor torkari)
• Chana Bhapa (also known as Bhapa chana)
• Rosogollar Dalna (also known as Bengali Rasgulla curry)
• Tok Dal (also known as Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal)
• Mulo Diye Motor Dal (also known as Bengali Yellow Split Pea with Radish)
• Labra (also known as Bengali Labra Tarkari)

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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam

I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.

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