Shahi Kaaju Aloo

Ingredients:

• 2 Potatoes
• 4 tbsp Cashew nuts
• 1" piece Ginger
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Shah Jeera (black Cumin)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 cup Onions finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 cup Yogurt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Water
• 4 tbsp Oil
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp Coriander chopped

Method:

1. Soak the cashew nuts in water for 5-10mins.
2. Wash and peel the skin of potatoes. Cut it into small cubes.
3. Heat a kadai and pour oil to deep fry the chopped potatoes.
4. Fry the potatoes to a deep golden brown and keep aside.
5. Grind cashews, ginger and garlic to a very fine paste and keep aside.
6. Heat 4 tbsp oil in heavy bottomed pan.
7. Add black cumin and bay leaf.
8. Wait for cumins to splutter. Add onions and cook till soft.

9. Add turmeric , garam masala, chili powder and coriander powder.
10. Stir it to mix well.
11. Now add cashew paste. Cook for 1min. Keep stirring.
12. Add whisked yogurt and fry till water evaporates. Fry till dry.
13. Add milk and 1/2 cup water to get gravy.
14. Boil and simmer for 2-3 mins.
15. Add the fried potatoes and chopped coriander to the gravy and simmer on low heat.
16. Keep stirring in between. Add salt.
17. If the gravy is too thick add little water and cook.
18. Transfer to a bowl.
19. Serve with rotis, chapati, naan, etc,.