Aloo Jeera Sabji is a simple, quick, and flavorful Indian potato dish made with cumin seeds, basic spices, and fresh aromatics. It’s perfect as a side dish with roti, paratha, or dal.
- Serves: 3–4 People
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 springs Spring onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chaat masala
- 1 tsp Fenugreek (kasuri methi)
- 0.5 tsp Hing (asafoetida)
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 small piece Ginger, finely chopped
- 5–6cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 2 optional Green chilies, chopped
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
220 kcal per serving -
Carbohydrates
32 g -
Protein
5 g -
Fat
8 g
Procedure
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Boil potatoes
Peel the potatoes and boil them in water for 5–10 minutes until half cooked. Drain, cool slightly, and dice into medium-sized chunks.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare aromatics
Chop spring onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Keep some spring onions aside for garnish.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Heat oil and cumin
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Fry ginger and garlic
Add chopped garlic and ginger. Fry on low heat until fragrant.
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8 minutesMark As Complete
Add potatoes and spices
Add diced potatoes, salt, chaat masala, fenugreek, hing, garam masala, lemon juice, green chilies, and half of the spring onions. Mix well and cook until potatoes are crispy outside and fluffy inside.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Garnish and serve
Turn off the heat. Garnish with remaining spring onions and serve hot.
