here is an aloo dum recipe i tried today. its partly something i read online and partly experimental.

peel and cut potatoes into 1.5 in crescent shaped wedges, boil till they are al dente, drain, add turmeric and chilli powder, mix and set aside.

grind onions, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger and garlic in a blender.

in a thick pan, add oil and fry mustard seeds, star anise, raisins and cumin and then add the remaining onions and when it turns translucent, add the potatoes and fry for a while. then add the ground paste and simmer till the raw smell goes away. add garam masala and let it simmer. finally add salt, sugar and garnish with coriander leaves.

serve with hot chapatis and/or rice.

okay, i did not give precise measurements. just experiment with quantities.

and btw precise is an anagram of recipes or an antigram in my case.