Cumin Spiced Potato Fry (Aloo Jeera)
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Aloo Jeera is a mildly spiced and a delectable curry, flavored with cumin (Jeera) seeds. This can be served as an accompaniment for all Indian breads and rice.
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Ingredients
- 180 grams potato
- 1 green chili Cut into halves or chopped
- ½ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- A generous pinch of amchur powder dry mango powder
- 5 – 6 curry leaves
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
- 1 ½ tablespoon oil
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Instructions
- Peel the potato and cut into one inch cubes.
- Soak the potato cubes in water for 10 minutes.
- Boil 2 cups of water and add 3 drops of oil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add the potato cubes and cook completely.
- Strain the water and transfer the cooked potato cubes to a bowl.
- In a non stick pan, heat 1 ½ tablespoon oil.
- Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Add the green chili, curry leaves and sauté for few seconds.
- Add the spices turmeric powder, cumin powder, amchur powder and salt.
- Sauté for a second and add the cooked potato cubes.
- Toss the pan on medium to high flame until the masala is coated well with the potato cubes.
- Turn off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
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