Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Though the Kashmiri cuisine is predominated by the use of meat, the Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a vegetarian delicacy from the mystic valley of Kashmir. The baby potatoes deep fried till golden brown are cooked in a concoction of spices that imparts a piquant flavor to the dish. The main ingredient used in this authentic dish is the powder of the dried Kashmiri chilies or chili peppers (degi mirch) but in another popular version the chili is done away with and replaced by a paste made out of cashew nuts or watermelon seeds (magaj).