kashmir special

1. Dum Aloo (Baked Potatoes in Rich Gravy)
   Serves 6
   Ingredients :
   Boiled potatoes (small) - 10nos
   Oil - 4tbs
   Cloves - 5nos
   Green cardamoms - 5nos
   Black cardamoms - 2nos
   Aniseed powder - 2tbs
   Dry Ginger Powder - 1tbs
   Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1tbs
   Garam masala - 1/2tsp
   Yogurt - 2tbs
   Water - 1cup
   Salt - to taste
   Oil - for frying
   Method of Preparation :
   Heat oil and deep fry potatoes until evenly brown. Keep aside
   Heat 4tbs oil and add cloves and cardamoms. Saute well by adding salt, aniseed, ginger and chilli powder. Take care that the spices does not get burnt. Add yogurt, stirring constantly.
   Add water and let it come to boil. Now add potatoes and let it simmer on slow heat until the gravy thickens and oil separates. Sprinkle garam masala and remove from fire. Serve with steamed rice.
2. Rogan Josh
   Serves 6
   Ingredients :
   Ghee - 2tbs
   Mutton - 1kg
   Finely chopped onion - 1no
   Garlic - 3flakes
   Ginger- 1"piece
   Chopped red chillies - 4nos
   Green cardamom - 4nos
   Cloves - 4nos
   Coriander seeds - 2tsp
   Cumin seeds - 2tsp
   Paprika - 1tsp
   Salt - 1tsp
   Bay leaf - 1no
   Yogurt - 1/4cup
   Cinnamon stick - 1"piece
   Hot water - 2/3cup
   Garam masala - 1/4tsp
   Pepper powder - to taste
   Method of Preparation :
   Slice meat into medium cubes. Grind garlic, ginger, red chillies, cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, paprika and salt together and keep aside.
   Heat ghee. Saute onions until light brown. Add ground paste and bay leaf and stir until fragrant. Add sliced meat and simmer for a few minutes. Add yogurt and mix well. Stir in the cinnamon, hot water and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on a low heat until the meat is very tender and the sauce thickens. While cooking, stir occasionally to prevent burning.
   When it is done, discard the cinnamon stick and stir in the garam masala. Cover for a few minutes and remove from fire