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Aloo Jeera Recipe - Cumin Roasted Potatoes - Easy side dish for lunch and dinner.
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Easy Aloo Jeera Recipe | Cumin Roasted Potatoes

Aloo Jeera, also known as Jeera Aloo, is a classic North Indian side dish made with cumin, spices, boiled potatoes, and herbs in under 20 minutes. It pairs well with rice, roti, chapati, or poori, and is ideal for lunchboxes.
Prep Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Potatoes, cubed and boiled
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
  • ¼ teaspoon Hing Asafoetida
  • 2 Green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon Salt adjust, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi crushed
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Corainder leaves

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes until cooked but not mushy. Choose your preferred method for boiling.
    4 Potatoes, cubed and boiled
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and hing, and sauté on medium to low flame for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.
    2 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon Hing
  • Add ginger and green chilies and saute for a few seconds.
    2 Green chilies, 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • Add turmeric powder, red chile powder, cumin, coriander powder, salt, water, and kasuri methi, and mix well. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
    ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, ½ to 1 teaspoon Red chile powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon Coriander powder, ½ to ¾ teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi, ¼ cup Water
  • Add boiled potatoes and toss them. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and coriander leaves and mix well. Serve hot and enjoy.
    1 to 2 teaspoon Lemon juice, 2 tablespoon Corainder leaves

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Notes

  • Use slightly firm boiled potatoes to avoid them breaking or turning mushy. Also, do not stir too much.
  • You can cut the potatoes into cubes and boil or boil the whole potatoes, then peel and cube.
  • A basic aloo jeera recipe is made only with cumin seeds and green chilies. I add more spices, including kasuri methi, which adds extra flavor and makes the dish even more addictive. This tastes like dhaba-style aloo jeera.
  • Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg