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A classic Bengali comfort food featuring hard-boiled eggs and tender potatoes simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. This hearty curry pairs perfectly with steamed rice or luchis for a truly satisfying meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare and Marinate Eggs & Potatoes
Shallow-Fry the Eggs and Potatoes
Prepare the Gravy Base (Masala)
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A classic Bengali comfort food featuring hard-boiled eggs and tender potatoes simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. This hearty curry pairs perfectly with steamed rice or luchis for a truly satisfying meal.
This bengali recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 495.91 calories per serving with 17.72g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Build the Curry Gravy
Simmer and Finish the Dish
For a richer texture, blend 10-12 soaked cashews or 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds (posto) into a fine paste and add it along with the tomato puree.
For a 'niramish' (vegetarian, no onion/garlic) version, omit the onions and ginger-garlic paste. Use 1/4 tsp of asafoetida (hing) in the hot oil and increase the amount of tomato puree slightly.
Increase the number of green chilies or add 1/2 teaspoon of regular red chili powder along with the Kashmiri chili powder for more heat.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy, making this a hearty and fulfilling meal.
Spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, along with tomatoes and onions, are packed with antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Dimer Alur Dum is a moderately healthy dish. It's a great source of protein from eggs and carbohydrates from potatoes. However, it uses a significant amount of oil for frying and making the gravy, which increases the calorie and fat content. To make it healthier, you can reduce the oil and pan-sear the potatoes and eggs instead of shallow-frying.
One serving of this Dimer Alur Dum contains approximately 500-550 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size of the eggs and potatoes, and the amount of oil used.
Yes, you can. While mustard oil provides the traditional, pungent flavor characteristic of Bengali cuisine, you can substitute it with any neutral vegetable oil like sunflower, canola, or grapeseed oil.
Yogurt can curdle or split if added to a very hot base or if it's not stirred continuously. To prevent this, always lower the heat to the minimum, whisk the yogurt well before adding, and stir constantly for a couple of minutes after adding it to the pan until it's well incorporated.
Yes, you can adapt this recipe for a pressure cooker to save time. Sauté the masala base in the cooker. After adding the potatoes and water, pressure cook for 1 whistle. Release the pressure, add the fried eggs, and simmer for a few minutes to finish.
It pairs beautifully with traditional Bengali breads like Luchi (deep-fried flatbread) or Porota. It also goes exceptionally well with plain steamed rice or Basanti Pulao (sweet yellow rice).