Jeera Aloo

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Jeera Aloo is a spicy potato side dish bursting with flavor from cumin and fresh herbs. It’s a great way to taste the flavors of India and Bangladesh!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Bangladeshi, Indian

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

Large Pot

Ingredients

1 lb idaho potatoes about 3 potatoes
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
2-3 Green chilies chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp Coriander powder
¼ tsp Red Chili powder more or less to taste
¼ tsp Garam Masala
2 Tbsp Fresh coriander/cilantro

Instructions

Rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt from the outside. Fill a pot with water and add the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil and boil for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender (the timing will change based on the size of the potatoes).
Remove the potatoes from the water and place them in the fridge for at least an hour, until cooled.
Once cooled, remove the skin from the potatoes. Then cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan until it almost reaches its smoking point.
Add the cumin and the green chilies. When the cumin seeds begin to pop, remove the pan from the fire.
Add the cubed potatoes and the remaining seasonings. Saute for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes are coated in spices and are crispy on the outside.
Sprinkle the fresh coriander on top of the potatoes and saute for another minute. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. Recipe researched using Taste of Bangladesh, The Bengal Platter, and NishaMadhulika.

Idaho Potatoes: You can use just about any kind of potato for this.
Vegetable Oil: You can also use mustard oil or another neutral oil.
Cumin Seeds: Make sure to use whole seeds.
This dish is frequently enjoyed with Roti!
Make sure the potatoes are cooked and cooled at least 1 hour before preparing the dish. If they are hot, they will fall apart during the sauteeing process. You can also use leftover cubed potatoes if you have any.