Dum Olav (दम ओलव)

Dum Olav is a traditional dish from Kashmiri cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This vegetarian dish is made with baby potatoes cooked in a yogurt-based gravy, infused with spices and finished with a touch of saffron.

Vegetarian Main Course Kashmiri Kashmiri Cuisine Potato Yogurt
Dum Olav (दम ओलव)

Ingredients

  • 500g baby potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp saffron strands
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2-3 green cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Boil the peeled baby potatoes until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with ginger powder, fennel powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Add a little water to achieve a smooth consistency.
  3. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the yogurt mixture to the pan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the ghee separates from the yogurt.
  5. Add the boiled baby potatoes to the yogurt mixture. Stir gently to coat the potatoes with the gravy.
  6. Dissolve saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm water and pour it over the potatoes.
  7. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the potatoes cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  8. Once the potatoes are tender and the gravy has thickened, remove from heat.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
9g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Whisk Serving bowl

Tools

Lid for the pan

Serving suggestions

Dum Olav pairs well with steamed rice, naan, or Kashmiri pulao.

Tips & tricks

Be gentle when stirring the potatoes in the yogurt gravy to avoid breaking them. The saffron adds a beautiful color and aroma to the dish, so don't skip it if possible.

Cost

$10