Name: Jeera Aloo recipe by Sujata Hande-Parab at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Oil – 1 tbsp.; Cumin seeds – 1tsp; Onion finely chopped – 1 medium; Green chilies – 1 roughly chopped (Medium hot); Garlic cloves – 3-4 – peeled and coarsely ground; Ginger – 1 ½ tsp coarsely ground; Asafoetida – ½ tsp; Coriander powder – ½ tsp; Garam masala – 1tsp; Red chilli powder – 1 tsp; Salt to taste; For Bhaji - Boiled Potatoes– 2 medium diced; Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.; Lemon juice – 1 tsp; Kasuri methi – ¼ tsp (Optional); For serving Puri, Chapari, Dal Rice.

ABOUT Jeera Aloo RECIPE

Traditional dish which is usually served along with puris or dal rice. Quick, and spicy, this dish tastes amazing. Can be served with dosa or ghavan or pole.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Oil – 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds – 1tsp
Onion finely chopped – 1 medium
Green chilies – 1 roughly chopped (Medium hot)
Garlic cloves – 3-4 – peeled and coarsely ground
Ginger – 1 ½ tsp coarsely ground
Asafoetida – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala – 1tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
For Bhaji - Boiled Potatoes– 2 medium diced
Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Kasuri methi – ¼ tsp (Optional)
For serving Puri, Chapari, Dal Rice.

Instructions

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add Cumin seeds. Let it splutter.
Add roughly chopped green chillies. Stir it.
Add finely chopped onion and salt. Cook till translucent.
Add coarsely ground garlic cloves and ginger. Cook till raw aroma goes away.
Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and asafoetida. Stir for few seconds.
Add boiled, roughly chopped potatoes. Mix well till mixture incorporates well with each other.
Cover and cook on steam for 1 minute. Add 1/2 -1 tbsp warm water if required.
Add finely chopped coriander, lemon juice, kasuri methi. Toss it.
Serve hot with Puris, chapati, naan or even dal rice.

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