Indian Aloo Jeera is a classic North Indian potato dish made with tender boiled potatoes sautéed in aromatic cumin seeds, turmeric, green chilies, and fresh herbs. Simple yet incredibly flavorful, this dry curry is a staple in Indian households and is loved for its earthy cumin aroma, mild spices, and comforting taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, Aloo Jeera is perfect for everyday lunches, dinners, lunchboxes, or festive meals.
The recipe begins by tempering whole cumin seeds in hot oil until fragrant, followed by garlic, ginger, green chilies, and spices. Boiled potatoes are then gently tossed with turmeric, coriander, and cumin powder, allowing them to absorb the rich flavors while developing lightly crisp edges. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying.
Indian Aloo Jeera pairs beautifully with roti, chapati, paratha, naan, dal, plain rice, or yogurt. Naturally vegetarian and vegan, it is an easy and wholesome recipe that celebrates the comforting flavors of Indian home cooking.
Main Ingredients : 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed ,, 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee ,, 2 tsp cumin seeds
Main Ingredients : 2 garlic cloves, minced ,, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ,, 2 green chilies, sliced
Main Ingredients : ½ tsp turmeric powder ,, 1 tsp coriander powder
Main Ingredients : ½ tsp cumin powder ,, ½ tsp red chili powder (optional) ,, 1 tsp salt
Main Ingredients : 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro ,, 1 tsp lemon juice
Garnish : Fresh cilantro
Garnish : Lemon wedges
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