Bhang Jeera Aloo

Bhang Jeera Aloo

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. 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
  2. 2 Dry roast the bhang seeds in a pan until they start to pop slightly, then grind them into a coarse powder.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add the cubed potatoes to the pan and stir well.
  6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
  7. 7 Add the bhang seed powder and mix well to coat the potatoes.
  8. 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. 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.