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
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan

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

Instructions
 

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