Oler Dom
A rich and spicy Bengali curry featuring tender elephant foot yam simmered in a fragrant tomato-ginger gravy.
👩🍳 Process
Heat mustard oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dry red chili. ▶ 1:46 medium
Add ginger paste and green chili paste, then sauté until the raw smell disappears. ▶ 2:07 medium
Add the chopped tomato and sauté until well blended with the pastes. ▶ 2:23
Mix cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder with a little water to form a paste. Add this paste to the pan and sauté. ▶ 3:19
Add salt, mix well, cover, and cook on low-medium heat until the oil separates. ▶ 3:47 3 min · medium-low
Splash in a little water, then add the parboiled yam. Mix thoroughly to coat the yam with the spices. ▶ 5:01
Add sugar, mix well, cover, and cook. ▶ 5:47 3 min
Add enough water to submerge the yam pieces for the gravy. Cover and cook until the yam is completely tender. ▶ 6:53 7 min
Add shahi garam masala powder and ghee. Mix well and turn off the heat. ▶ 7:33
Cover and let the dish rest on standing time before serving. ▶ 8:34 5 min
💡 More tips
- Parboil the elephant foot yam to about 50% before starting the recipe.
