Bhang Jeera Aloo
Veg
Vegan
A unique potato dish flavored with bhang seeds and cumin, offering a burst of flavors typical of Kumaon cuisine.
Cuisines
Kumaoni
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 4 medium | potatoes |
| 2 tablespoons | bhang seeds (hemp seeds) |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 cups | water |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
- 2 Dry roast the bhang seeds in a pan until they start to pop slightly, then grind them into a coarse powder.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
- 5 Add the cubed potatoes to the pan and stir well.
- 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
- 7 Add the bhang seed powder and mix well to coat the potatoes.
- 8 Pour water into the pan, cover, and let it cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender and the water is absorbed.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure the mustard oil is heated properly to reduce its pungency before adding the cumin seeds.