Boil the choto aloo/baby potatoes till completely done but not over boiled. Peel the potatoes and keep aside.

Make a paste of tomato, onion, ginger and garlic.

Take a kadai, add about 2 tablespoons of oil and heat it.

Once the oil is hot add the potatoes, fry them and keep them aside.

Now add the remaining oil, add bay leaves and cumin seeds.

As they turn aromatic, add the onion paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, salt, 3-4 green chilies and green peas.

Now saute them together for 2 minutes and add about 1 tablespoon of water.

Continue cooking till you see oil leaving the sides of the pan.

Now, add the potatoes along with 1 cup of hot water.

Add sugar and continue simmering for 5-10 minutes and then reduce till desired consistency.

Serve the aloor dum with phulko luchi, fried rice or porotta.