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Jeera Aloo Cumin Roasted Potatoes from Bangladesh
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Jeera Aloo

Jeera Aloo is a roasted potato recipe from Bangladesh. The identifying aspect of this dish is the spice blend that highlights the beautiful flavors of Bangladesh. Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, cayenne, turmeric, and ginger. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Bangladesh
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 301kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds
  • 5 small potatoes diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in the frying pan until it almost reaches its smoking point. 
  • Add the cumin. When the cumin seeds begin to pop, remove the pan from the fire and add the mustard seeds until they begin to pop as well. 
  • Add the potatoes and the remaining seasonings. 
  • Cook over the low heat until the potatoes are done. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 1147mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg