Classic Jeera Aloo
Ember Crest recipe

Classic Jeera Aloo

Golden potatoes tempered generously with cumin seeds and finished with lemon.

Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Serves
4
Level
Easy

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Ingredients

  • 600 g boiled potatoes, cubed
  • 30 ml cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 5 g salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oil and add Whole Cumin Seeds.
  2. 1When the seeds crackle and become aromatic, add potatoes.
  3. 2Add turmeric, chilli and salt and toss well.
  4. 3Cook uncovered for twelve minutes until the edges are golden.
  5. 4Add dry mango powder and lemon juice and mix.
  6. 5Finish with coriander and serve hot.

Recipe notes

Let the cumin become aromatic but not black; burnt cumin tastes bitter.