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Jeera Aloo Recipe | Simple & Flavorful Cumin Potatoes

Jeera Aloo

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Simple flavorful cumin potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 medium boiled potatoes, peeled ' cubed
  • 1½ tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 green chili, slit or chopped
  • ½ inch ginger, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of hing (optional)
  • Chopped fresh coriander for garnish
  • Lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)

Instructions

  • Boil the Potatoes
  • Pressure cook or boil potatoes until fork tender.
  • Peel and cut into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
  • Tempering the Spices
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add hing, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add Potatoes ' Masalas
  • Add boiled potatoes and gently toss.
  • Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
  • Toss on medium flame for 4–5 minutes until potatoes get coated and lightly crisped.
  • Finish with Flavor
  • Add amchur and mix well.
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice if using.