Dhaniya Aloo

Dhaniya Aloo

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

Potato 3 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
Cilantro 1 cup Cilantro , chopped
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Lemon 1 Lemon
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and green chilies.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add the chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.
  6. 6 Add the cubed potatoes and stir well.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt over the potatoes.
  8. 8 Mix well to coat the potatoes with the spices.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
  11. 11 Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and give it a final stir.
  12. 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.