Aloo fry

Name: Aloo fry
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp. nigella (opt); 1 tsp. chilli powder; To taste salt; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp. coriander powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin powder; 1-2 tsp. amchur powder; 4 green chillies; 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste; 6 potatoes, boiled cubed; 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp. pepper powder; 1/2 lemon

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

There’s something so comforting about a simple plate of aloo fry.
No fancy ingredients, no complicated cooking—just potatoes, a few spices, and that irresistible golden crispiness.
The potatoes are lightly seasoned and pan-fried until beautifully crisp on the outside while remaining soft and tender inside. With a hint of chilli and warm spices, this humble potato dish makes a delicious side for dal, rice, roti, or even as a quick snack on its own.
Simple ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum comfort—Aloo Fry is an everyday favourite that never disappoints!

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

20 minutes

4 servings

1/4 cupoil
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1/2 tsp.nigella (opt)
1 tsp.chilli powder
To taste, salt
1/4 tsp.turmeric
1 1/2 tsp.coriander powder
1/2 tsp.cumin powder
1-2 tsp.amchur powder
4green chillies
1 tbsp.ginger-garlic paste
6potatoes, boiled cubed
1 tbsp.cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp.pepper powder
1/2lemon

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
2

Add cumin seeds and nigella and allow to crackle.
3

Add chilli powder, salt, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and amchur powder. Fry with a splash of water.
4

Add green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Fry till the raw smell is eliminated.
5

Add potatoes and mix well to coat with masala.
6

Add cilantro, mix, cover and cook 10 minutes.
7

Uncover and sprinkle pepper powder.
8

Squeeze lemon juice.
9

Serve hot with roti.