Saturday, 25 April 2015

Jeera Aloo (Potatoes Tempered with Cumin seeds - North Indian Style)


          Potatoes, no doubt are an universal favorite. There are numerous recipes prepared with this awesome veggie. So this yummy side dish needs no mention. It is very commonly made in most of North Indian homes and is very much served in all dhabas.

          This simple and hearty potato curry flavored with cumin seeds and roasted cumin powder can very much be relished with phulkas, pooris or parathas with a smearing of ghee or butter. They can also be packed, rolled up in parathas for a quick lunch or lunch-box meal. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.





  • 2 large potatoes, cut into small cubes & boiled
  • 2-3 tbsp. oil
  • 1 heaped tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chilies, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  • 1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
  • 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped





          Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. After it stops crackling, add the green chilies, garlic and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.

          Add the boiled potatoes and continue to stir fry till it is slightly browned. Now add salt and turmeric powder. Continue to sauté on a medium flame for 2 more minutes till everything gets incorporated.

         Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder. Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatti. 




                                  Temper oil with cumin seeds.



                                  Add green chilies, garlic & asafoetida.



                                 Add boiled potatoes, salt & turmeric & sauté.



                        Garnish with coriander leaves & a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder.



                                  Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatti. 















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