Jeera Aloo

Potatoes are everyone’s favorite.Jeera Aloo is a simple yet resist less preparation of potatoes tempered with cumin seeds and flavored with common spices.It’s a perfect side dish and goes well with Chapati or Puri.

It’s a perfect combination as cumin seeds help in digesting the dish too.My daughter’s favorite and a is a must every fortnight.It takes very less time if prepared with boiled potatoes .A must try for all potato lovers that can’t stop you craving for this dish.

Ingredients:

2 potato cut in cubes

1 chopped green chilly

2 teaspoon grated ginger

1/2 pinch asefetida

1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Spices:

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon deggi mirch

1/2 teaspoon dried mango powder

1/2 teaspoon pomegranate seeds powder(anardana)

Salt to taste

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon olive oil

Method:

Heat oil in a wok , add asefetida ,fenugreek leaves and cumin seeds.Saute for 1 minute and add ginger and green chillies.Stir and add potato cubes.Mix well.

Cover the lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes till potatoes are tender.Frequent stirring is required in between.

Add all spices and salt , mix and cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer to serving bowl , pour olive oil before serving.

Serve with Poori,Rice,Paratha ,Chapati or Bread.

If you like this you may also like Masala Aloo and Sukhi Aloo.

Serve-2. Cooking time-30 minutes