Aloo Jeera (Dry Cumin Potato Curry)

Name: Aloo Jeera (Dry Cumin Potato Curry)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 Potatoes (large, boiled, peeled and cut into cubes); 2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/4 tsp Red chili powder; 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped); 1-2 tsp Salt (or as per taste); 01 tbsp Refined Oil; 1/4 bunch Coriander (fresh, finely chopped)

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About Aloo Jeera (Dry Cumin Potato Curry)

Boiled and cubed potatoes tossed in turmeric and red chilli powder tempered with cumin and garnished with fresh coriander leaves is a heavenly experience and comfort food for any monsoon day when it rains.

Enjoy this with Poori or Rice and you would fall in love with simple food again - Says Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji.

5 from 6 votes

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Recipe Time & More

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Served AsDinner Lunch

Recipe TasteSalty Spicy

Calories - 206 kcal

Servings - 4

Ingredients

▢ 4 Potatoes large, boiled, peeled and cut into cubes
▢ 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
▢ 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
▢ 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
▢ 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
▢ 1-2 tsp Salt or as per taste
▢ 01 tbsp Refined Oil

For The Garnish

▢ 1/4 bunch Coriander fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

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Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
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Add cumin seeds, let them splutter / crackle.
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Add green chillies, saute for a minute.
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Add the potatoes.
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Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
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Do not mix vigorously or the potatoes will mash.
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Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Recipe Notes

Chef Tips:

You may use boiled baby potatoes.
You may add mango powder or lemon juice to further enhance the flavor.

About the Author: This recipe has been shared by Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji who believes that food that she cooks should touch heart and soul of the person and she dedicates all her success to her Angel Mother.

Works as Speciality Chef with Percept Knorigin, Cinecurry, Chefsutra and as a Food Author with Pioneerchef, Theurbanspice, Pinksworth, Tanyamunshi, Mangobunch, Plattershare, Womenplanet.

Website: Chefreetuudaykugaji, Facebook: Food For Thought, Twitter: @chefreetuudayk, Instagram: @chefreetuudaykugaji

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6 Comments

Aanchal Kedia

January 1, 2021 / 5:07 pm Log in to Reply

This looks so good! Can’t wait to cook it.
Aarti Rawt

June 20, 2019 / 11:18 pm Log in to Reply

What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
Atul Tiwari

August 20, 2018 / 9:26 pm Log in to Reply

What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
Hem Lata Srivastava

August 18, 2017 / 12:00 am Log in to Reply

All time Favorite
neelam rawal

October 2, 2016 / 6:44 pm Log in to Reply

Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
Sreeju Premarajan

February 14, 2016 / 11:16 pm Log in to Reply

Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.