Description
Jeera Aloo is a delicious vegetarian North Indian side dish made with boiled potatoes, cumin seeds and fresh herbs and spices. It is easy to prepare in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients and can be eaten with rice, dal, roti, paratha or poori. Try it for making a filling and healthy lunch for your family.
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Ingredients
- 5–6 medium size potatoes, boiled
- 1 tablespoon ghee/oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 2–3 green chillies, chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- ½ teaspoon dry mango powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the potatoes well.
- Let the potatoes come to a boil, then peel them.
- Cut them into cubes. Set them aside.
- Heat oil in a pan/kadai.
- When the oil is hot enough, add the cumin seeds.
- Let them crackle for a few seconds and then add the grated ginger and asafoetida.
- Saute for 30 to 40 seconds until the ginger turns crisp.
- Now add green chillies and spices – turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt to taste.
- Add a little water about 1 tablespoon so that the dry masalas do not get burned.
- Mix very well.
- Add the potato cubes and mix again till the potatoes are coated evenly with the spices.
- Add the dry mango powder.
- Toss again.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat till potatoes become a little crispy.
- Add some green coriander. Mix gently without breaking potatoes.
- Serve jeera aloo hot with rice, roti or with any curry.
Notes
- You can use any variety of potatoes like- Yukon potatoes, russet potatoes as well as red skinned potatoes for this recipe.
- Make sure to cook the spices on low flame to avoid burning.
- Adjust the spice level as per your taste preference.
- Feel free to use serrano peppers in case you want to skip green chilies.
- You can also add lemon juice instead of dry mango powder.
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: North Indian
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