Jeera Aloo

Jeera Aloo

A quick and simple vegetable side made with boiled potatoes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Boiling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 big Russet Potatoes need 3 cups of chopped boiled potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Hing asafoetida
  • 1 Kashmiri Dried Red Chili
  • 2-3 cloves of Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • a handful of Cilantro

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, filled with salty water, boil potatoes for 30-40 mins depending on the size.
  2. Once fully boiled, peel the potatoes and chop them into small 1.5 inch cubes.
  3. In the same pan, add in the ghee and oil and let put it on medium high heat.
  4. Add in the cumin seeds, dried chili, asafoetida, garlic, red chili powder, and salt. Saute it for 1-2 mins.
  5. Add in the potatoes and coat and cook for 3-5 mins.
  6. Add in the cilantro and serve with Dal Tadka, Rice, or Roti.