Jeera Aloo (Potatoes Tempered with Cumin seeds)

Name: Jeera Aloo (Potatoes Tempered with Cumin seeds)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, cut into small cubes & boiled; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 1 heaped tsp. cumin seeds; 2-3 green chilies, chopped; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#js #pp - This simple and hearty potato curry flavored with cumin seeds and roasted cumin powder can very much be relished with phulkas, pooris or parathas with a smearing of ghee or butter. They can also be packed, rolled up in parathas for a quick lunch or lunch-box meal.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

15-20 minutes

2-3 servings

2large potatoes, cut into small cubes & boiled
2-3 tbsp.oil
1heaped tsp. cumin seeds
2-3green chilies, chopped
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1 tsp.garlic, finely chopped
salt to taste
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.roasted cumin powder
1-2 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

15-20 minutes

1

Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. After it stops crackling, add the green chilies, garlic and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
2

Add the boiled potatoes and continue to stir fry till it is slightly browned. Now add salt and turmeric powder. Continue to sauté on a medium flame for 2 more minutes till everything gets incorporated.
3

Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder. Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatti.