The ever popular potato finds its way into every cuisine and is cooked in a different, delicious way each time. This recipe cooks them in fresh yoghurt gravy that is flavoured with fennel and nigella and other subtle spices. Dahiwali Aloo ki Subzi served with puris is a famous Rajasthani meal which can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
Combine the curds and besan in a bowl and whisk well till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, bayleaf, cinnamon, cloves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the curds-besan mixture, ¼ cup of water, chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander-cumin seeds powder, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the potatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.