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Jeera Aloo

Jeera aloo is one of those dishes you prepare when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen and still want to eat something delicious. The coarsely crushed cumin seeds add plenty of texture and flavour and coat the boiled potato pieces perfectly.

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Jeera Aloo

Main IngredientsCumin seeds, Potatoes
CuisineIndian
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time11-15 minutes
Cook time16-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried mango powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

  1. Dry roast 1 tablespoon cumin seeds till golden. Transfer in a mortar, crush with a pestle and transfer in a bowl.
  2. Dry roast coriander seeds till fragrant. Transfer in a mortar and crush with a pestle.
  3. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add potatoes, toss and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add crushed cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, chilli powder, mango powder, chaat masala and salt and toss to mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Switch off heat, drizzle some water and chopped coriander and toss to mix. Switch on the heat, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.

Nutrition Info

Calories648
Carbohydrates109.5
Protein10.8
Fat18.9
Other FiberFiber- 14.5gm
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