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Tawa Aloo Jeera

Boiled and peeled potatoes further cooked with some simple masalas on a tawa. Have this with hot phulkas. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Tawa Aloo Jeera

Main IngredientsMedium potatoes, Cumin seeds
CuisineIndian
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time16-20 minutes
Cook time16-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves +  to garnish 
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  1. Heat oil on a non-stick tawa, add cumin seeds and sauté till they change colour.
  2. Add onion and sauté till lightly browned. Add tomato and cook till pulpy.
  3. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder and saute till oil separates. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
  4. Mash potatoes directly into the mixture, add coriander leaves, salt and chaat masala, mix well. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  5. Transfer into a serving platter, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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