Jeera Aloo
Jeera Aloo is a popular vegetarian dish from India, made by frying potatoes, and seasoning them with cumin seeds and spices. It is a simple and flavorful dish that is often served as a side with roti or rice.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes peeled & cubed
- 1-2 green chili chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- pinch of hing asafoetida
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1.5 teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon amchur powder or lemon juice adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let the seeds crackle
- Add the potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Fry for 2-3 minutes, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until potatoes are cooked.
- Add the coriander powder, amchur powder, red chili powder, and green chili (optional).
- Stir for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (optional).
- Serve hot as a side dish with roti or rice.
- Enjoy your Jeera Aloo!
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Nutrition Facts
Jeera Aloo
Amount per Serving
Calories
199
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
50
mg
2
%
Potassium
702
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
51
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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