Dhaniya Aloo
Veg
Vegan
Dhaniya Aloo is a simple potato dish cooked with fresh coriander and spices, offering a fresh and aromatic flavor.
Cuisines
Chhattisgarhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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3 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 | Lemon |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and green chilies.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 5 Add the chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.
- 6 Add the cubed potatoes and stir well.
- 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt over the potatoes.
- 8 Mix well to coat the potatoes with the spices.
- 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- 10 Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- 11 Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and give it a final stir.
- 12 Serve hot with roti or rice.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the cumin seeds.