Jeera Aloo

Name: Jeera Aloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Brij
Ingredients: 3 medium Potato, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely chopped; 2 Green Chili, slit; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon Amchur, powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped; salt, to taste

Veg Vegan

A simple and delicious potato dish flavored with cumin seeds, perfect as a side or main dish during fasting.

Cuisines

Brij

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	3 medium	Potato , peeled and cubed
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , finely chopped
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Amchur , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste

Instructions

1 Boil the potatoes until tender, peel them, and cut into cubes.
2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4 Add grated ginger and slit green chilies, sauté for a minute.
5 Add the boiled potato cubes and stir well.
6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, coriander powder, and salt.
7 Mix everything gently, ensuring the potatoes are well coated with spices.
8 Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.