Aloo Jeera - Dry

The Aloo Jeera (Potato with Cumin seeds) is an easy-to-cook side-dish, good to have alongside any meal with gravy.

Servings - 2
Cooking Time - 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - 3 medium-sized (Boiled, peeled, and cut into bite-size cubes)
2. Soya Oil - 1 tablespoon
3. Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
4. Ginger - 1 tablespoon (Thin slices)
5. Green Chilli - 1 (Sliced lengthwise)
6. Coriander Seeds - 1 teaspoon (Crushed)
7. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
8. Mango Powder - 1 teaspoon (Optional)
9. Cilantro - 1 tablespoon
10. Salt - 1 teaspoon (Or, based on your salt intake)
11. Red Chilli Powder (Or, Paprika) - 2 teaspoons (Optional)

Cooking Procedure:

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan on low-heat for about 1-2 minutes. Add cumin seeds.
2. As soon as the cumin seeds begin to splutter, add the green chilli and ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds.
3. Increase heat to 'medium' and add the ground coriander, turmeric, red chilli, and mango powders. Stir for about 30 seconds.
4. Lower the heat to 'low-medium' and add the potatoes. Add salt. Stir for about 3 minutes, so that all the potato pieces are well-coated with the spices.
5. Lower the heat. Add the cilantro, stir for a few seconds. Let them stand for about 2 minutes.

Aloo-Jeera ~ Suman's Recipes

6. Serve hot.