Jeera Aloo makes a great meal or a quick side dish to roti or dal.
Ingredients
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This recipe is just two simple steps – That’s it! Cumin Seeds: Since this is Jeera Aloo, you will need lots of whole cumin seeds for this dish. Green Chilies – Green chilies add a wonderful flavor to this dish. I used 1 green chili, but feel free to use more if you wish. Also, I chopped the green chilies, you may also slit them for less spice. Spices: Kashmiri Chili Powder (or paprika), Turmeric Powder, Mango Powder (amchur powder), Asafoetida (hing), Salt. Cilantro – Finish this dish with fresh cilantro or fresh coriander leaves. 2. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the Instant Pot and set them aside to cool. (Image 2) 3. Peel the potaotes. (Image 3) 4. Cube into 3/4-inch cubes. (Image 4) 2. Add green chilies and saute for another 40 seconds. (Image 2) 3. Now add the boiled potatoes. Reduce heat to low-medium heat. (Image 3) 4. Gently toss without breaking up the potatoes, and season well with salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. (Image 4) 6. This is what you should have. Taste the potatoes and check for salt. (Image 6) 7. Now fresh chopped cilantro. Turn off the stove. (Image 7) 8. Gently toss and enjoy with roti, dal, and yogurt. (Image 8) ✓ Cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Don’t cut the cubes too small else you’ll end up with mashed potatoes. → Rice & Lentils – Serve Jeera Aloo with Toor Dal Tadka and Jeera Rice. → Paratha & Yogurt – Another way to enjoy cumin-spiced potatoes is with ajwain ka paratha (an Indian flatbread with carom seeds) and yogurt. A simple recipe and complete meal. → Breakfast – When consuming eggs, you can totally make these potatoes on the side dish and enjoy them with ketchup. → Repurpose Leftovers – If you have leftover Jeera Aloo, make an aloo sandwich with 2 slices of bread, spread cilantro chutney on both sides, add jeera aloo, and sliced cheese, such as havarti, muenster, cheddar, or pepper jack cheese. Grill on both sides and enjoy!
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